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- [shriv-uh n]
- /ˈʃrɪv ən/
- /ˈʃrɪv.n̩/
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- [shriv-uh n]
- /ˈʃrɪv ən/
Definitions of shriven word
- verb shriven a past participle of shrive. 1
- verb with object shriven to impose penance on (a sinner). 1
- verb with object shriven to grant absolution to (a penitent). 1
- verb with object shriven to hear the confession of (a person). 1
- verb without object shriven to hear confessions. 1
- verb without object shriven to go to or make confession; confess one's sins, as to a priest. 1
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Origin of shriven
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English shriven, schrifen, Old English scrīfan to prescribe, cognate with German schreiben to write ≪ Latin scrībere; see scribe1
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Parts of speech for Shriven
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shriven popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
shriven usage trend in Literature
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