SHRIVE


Meaning of SHRIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʃraɪv ]

v.tr. (past shrove; past part. shriven) RC Ch. archaic 1 (of a priest) hear the confession of, assign penance to, and absolve. 2 (refl.) (of a penitent) submit oneself to a priest for confession etc. [OE scrifan impose as penance, WG f. L scribere write]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.