shriven

shriv·en

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shriv-uh n]
- /ˈʃrɪv ən/
- /ˈʃrɪv.n̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

Full grammatical hierarchy of Shriven

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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