Shriving: meaning, definitions and examples

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shriving

 

[ หˆสƒraษชvษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious practice

Shriving refers to the act of confessing sins to a priest or religious leader and receiving absolution. This practice is often associated with certain Christian traditions, particularly during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It serves as a means for believers to obtain forgiveness and spiritual cleansing. Shriving is typically performed in a private setting, allowing an individual to reflect on their actions and seek redemption.

Synonyms

absolution, confession, repentance

Examples of usage

  • She went to the church for shriving before Easter.
  • The priest emphasized the importance of shriving regularly.
  • After shriving, he felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

Translations

Translations of the word "shriving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเคตเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beichte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengakuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะฒั–ะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spowiedลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘Š็™ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confession

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itiraf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpovฤ›ฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spoveฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟๆ‚”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spoved

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jafning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confesiรณn

Etymology

The word 'shriving' originates from the Old English term 'scrifan', which means 'to prescribe, decree, or impose'. It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where the concept of giving direction or instruction was central. Over time, 'scrifan' evolved in Middle English to 'shrive', which began to specifically denote the act of confession and absolution in a religious context. The transition from a general sense of direction to a religious practice illustrates the importance of confession within Christian communities. The term shriving carried the connotation of accountability and moral reflection, becoming a crucial aspect of the spiritual life for many believers throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,866, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.