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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.
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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.
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.