shrieve
/ʃriv/
verb
- To hear the confession of, give absolution to, or impose a penance upon (a penitent); to confess one's sins to a priest.
- She went to the cathedral to shrieve and receive forgiveness.
- In medieval times, believers would shrieve their sins before Easter.
- The priest was called to shrieve the dying man.
noun
- A sheriff (historical or poetic use).
- The shrieve rode through the village with his deputies.
- In old ballads, the shrieve was often a figure of authority.
- The shrieve called the town council to order.
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