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shriving

The correct spelling is shriving.

How to pronounce shriving

verb

Say it like: Shr-ivi-ng

The correct spelling is shriving. To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
  2. 2.To prescribe penance or absolution.
  3. 3.To confess, and receive absolution.

noun

  1. 1.The hearing of a confession of sins.

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