Shrive word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "shrive" word

[verb] confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

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\Shrive\, v. t. [imp. {Shrived}or {Shrove}; p. p. {Shriven}or {Shrived}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shriving}.] [OE. shriven, schriven, AS. scr[=i]van to shrive, to impose penance or punishment; akin to OFries. skr[=i]va to impose punishment; cf. OS. biskr[=i]ban to be troubled. Cf. {Shrift}, {Shrovetide}.] 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. --Piers Plowman. Doubtless he shrives this woman, . . . Else ne'er could he so long protract his speech. --Shak. Till my guilty soul be shriven. --Longfellow. 2. To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively. Get you to the church and shrive yourself. --Beau. & Fl.
\Shrive\, v. i. To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution. --Spenser.

Synonyms for shrive

confess, squeal

The fun area, different aproach to word »shrive«

Let's analyse "shrive" as pure text. This string has Six letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: EVIRHS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... .... .-. .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: shrive: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: shrive: 1 + 8 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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