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Shrive v. t. [imp. Shrived or Shrove p. p. Shriven or Shrived; p. pr. & vb. n. Shriving.]
1. To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
That they should shrive their parishioners. --Piers Plowman.
Doubtless he shrives this woman, . . .
Else ne'er could he so long protract his speech. --Shak.
Till my guilty soul be shriven. --Longfellow.
2. To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.
Get you to the church and shrive yourself. --Beau. & Fl.
shrive
v : confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under
pressure [syn: confess, squeal]
[also: shrove, shriven]