Associations to the word «Shrive»

Wiktionary

SHRIVE, verb. (transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
SHRIVE, verb. (transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
SHRIVE, verb. (intransitive or reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution.

Dictionary definition

SHRIVE, verb. Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras