Canadian English Meaning of shrive

shrive

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Definitions and Meaning of shrive in English

Wordnet

shrive (v)

grant remission of a sin to

Webster

shrive (v. t.)

To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.

To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.

Webster

shrive (v. i.)

To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.

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shrive

grant remission of a sin toTo hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent., To confess, and

forgive,pardon,remit,blessing,reclaim,Reform,save,consecrate,deliver,hollow

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