shriving

English

Etymology

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

Verb

shriving

  1. present participle of shrive

Noun

shriving (plural shrivings)

  1. The hearing of a confession of sins.

Middle English

Noun

shriving

  1. Alternative form of shryvyng
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