English Explanatory Dictionary

shrieve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Obsolete form of sheriff.
verb
  1. Obsolete form of shrive.
  2. To question.

Pronunciation

/ʃɹiːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shrieve.wav

Word forms

shrieve shrieves shrieving shrieved shriven

Etymology

See sheriff.

Related words

shrieval shrievalty
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