meaning of shrive

1. To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
2.
To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.
3.
To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.
4.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure


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