What's the difference between shrive and shriven?

Shrive


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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Shriven


Definition:

  • (p. p.) of Shrive
  • () p. p. of Shrive.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) At one point the wretched man grovellingly confessed to having failed, but if he was shriven of his sins by the archbish, I missed it.

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