shrive (shr v)v. shrove (shr  v) or shrived, shriv·en (shr v  n) or shrived, shriv·ing, shrives v.tr. 1. To hear the confession of and give absolution to (a penitent). 2. To obtain absolution for (oneself) by confessing and doing penance. v.intr. Archaic 1. To make or go to confession. 2. To hear confessions. [Middle English schriven, from Old English scr fan, from Latin scrbere, to write; see skrbh- in Indo-European roots.]shriv er n. |
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