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Shrive

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Saxon, scrifan).

1. To absolve a penitent after private confession.

2. To take or receive a confession.

3. To enjoin or impose a penance after confession. The word is now nearly obsolete.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shrive'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/shrive.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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