Shrive /(?)/

imp. Shrived; p. p. Shriven; 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.

   Doubtless he shrives this woman, . . . Else ne'er could he so long protract his speech.

   Till my guilty soul be shriven.

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

   Get you to the church and shrive yourself.

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