shrive

v. (-ving; past shrove; past part. Shriven) rc ch. Archaic 1 (of a priest) hear and absolve (a penitent). 2 (refl.) Submit oneself to a priest for confession etc. [old english scrifan impose as penance]

v. t. To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; -- said of a priest as the agent.