shriving

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English shryvyng; equivalent to shrive +‎ -ing.

Verb

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shriving

  1. present participle and gerund of shrive

Noun

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shriving (plural shrivings)

  1. The hearing of a confession of sins.

Derived terms

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Middle English

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Noun

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shriving

  1. Alternative form of shryvyng