What's the difference between shrieve and shrive?

Shrieve

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Definition:

• (n.) A sheriff.
• (v. t.) To shrive; to question.

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Shrive

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Definition:

• (v. t.) To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
• (v. t.) To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.
• (v. i.) To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.

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