(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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Shrove
Definition:
() of Shrive
() imp. of Shrive.
(v. i.) To join in the festivities of Shrovetide; hence, to make merry.
Example Sentences:
(1) Okonomiyaki – Japanese vegetable pancakes Okonomiyaki stands for "as you like it" – perfect for Shrove Tuesday when you could change that to "whatever you have" if you want to follow tradition and use up your stocks.
(2) The British-style pancakes served on Shrove Tuesday don't use one, whereas the breakfast variety served in the US do – typically baking powder, or whipped egg white, or both.
(3) This year, Shrove Tuesday, our Pancake Day, falls on 4 March.
(4) Like contributor Jenny Barrett, I rarely have room for more than lemon and sugar pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, but I could be tempted to add a few of these to my repertoire.