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The Meaning of shrive
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(v. t.) To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.
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(v. t.) To confess, and receive absolution; -- used reflexively.
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(v. i.) To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.
Rhymes
alive
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archive
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arrive
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beehive
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c5
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chive
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clive
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clyve
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connive
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contrive
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deprive
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derive
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dive
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dr
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drive
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five
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hive
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jive
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live
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m5
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nosedive
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overdrive
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revive
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shive
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skive
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strive
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survive
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thrive
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vive