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shrive
[ shrahyv ]
verb (used with object)
, shrove or shrived, shriv·en or shrived, shriv·ing.
- to impose penance on (a sinner).
- to grant absolution to (a penitent).
- to hear the confession of (a person).
verb (used without object)
, Archaic.
, shrove or shrived, shriv·en or shrived, shriv·ing.
- to hear confessions.
- to go to or make confession; confess one's sins, as to a priest.
shrive
/ ʃraɪv /
verb
- to hear the confession of (a penitent)
- tr to impose a penance upon (a penitent) and grant him sacramental absolution
- intr to confess one's sins to a priest in order to obtain sacramental forgiveness
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Derived Forms
- ˈshriver, noun
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Other Words From
- un·shrived adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shrive1
Old English scrīfan, from Latin scrībere to write
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Example Sentences
Two Dominicans, sent for to shrive the victim, implored the Count to pause; but 'Kill him, kill him!
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"It is not given a priest of God to shrive an unrepentant harlot," was his impetuous answer.
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The lawyers came and took her depositions; the priests, also, to shrive her soul.
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At last Don John received his marching orders, and after that, it was but a short shrive that the Moriscos had to expect.
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"If it might be permitted I would dearly love to shrive them," said the palmer, still hesitating.
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