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Shriving

To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)

📖 Definitions of "Shriving"

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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