shrove

[ shrohv ]

verb

1. a simple past tense of shrive.

shrove

/ ʃrəʊv /

verb

1. a past tense of shrive

Word History and Origins

Origin of shrove¹

Middle English shroof, Old English scrāf

Example Sentences

Beating the Hatters gave Chris Wilder's side a tiny glimmer of hope of avoiding the drop but, after this result, I am expecting them to feel as flat as a leftover pancake from Shrove Tuesday.

From BBC

At the word “Go” they sprinted through the streets, trying not to drop their pancakes as they roughly traced the path taken by a harried housewife in 1445, who legend has it heard the church bells signaling the Shrove Tuesday service and raced off with her skillet.

From Seattle Times

Celebrated as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday in other parts of the world, the name Shrove Tuesday derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

From Seattle Times

An historic Shrove Tuesday ball game in Warwickshire has been held for the 824th time.

From BBC

Shrove Monday parades are a traditional high point of Carnival celebrations in Cologne, Duesseldorf, Mainz and other places in western Germany, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.

From Seattle Times