verb
- past tense of shrive; heard confession and gave absolution to (someone)
Usage: archaic; religious
Examples
- The priest shrieved the dying man before he passed away.
- In medieval times, clergy shrieved penitents who sought forgiveness.
- The confessor shrieved all who came to him with sincere repentance.
- She felt peace after being shrieved by the village priest.
- The monk shrieved the pilgrims before they continued their journey.