Definition of shrive
English to English verb - grant remission of a sin to
The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
source: Webster 1913 - To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.
source: Webster 1913
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