shrive

verb4

1. •
   To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).

   • If he have the condition of a saint and the complexion of a devil, I had rather he should shrive me than wive me. — 1596
2. •
   To free from guilt, to absolve.

   • I will not madly deem that power Of Earth may shrive me of the sin Unearthly pride hath revell’d in— […] — 1829
3. •
   To prescribe penance or absolution.
4. •
   [with oneself] To confess, and receive absolution.

   • 'Twas a good thought, boy, to come here and shrive. — 1798