shrivers

/ˈʃraɪvərz/
noun
  1. Plural of shriver; multiple people who hear confessions or grant absolution.
    • Shrivers from different parishes gathered for the annual synod.
    • The cathedral employed several shrivers during Lent.
    • The shrivers took turns hearing confessions throughout the day.
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