shrieve

/SH R IY1 V/

verb

1
(obsolete) To question.
2
Obsolete form of shrive. [(religion, transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).]

noun

1
Obsolete form of sheriff. [(British, except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.]

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