Definition of Shrive
Shrive
Shrive


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(verb)
To hear the confession of and give absolution to (someone)

e.g. The priest will shrive those who seek forgiveness during Lent.

(verb)
(old) to confess one's sins to a priest in order to be told how to make amends and thus be relieved of guilt;

e.g. She went to shrive to the priest after what she had done.



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