WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Shrove

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To confess and obtain absolution for one's sins.

Example sentence: Before Easter, many Christians choose to shrove in order to purify their souls.

Synonyms: Confess, repent, atone

Sense 2:

Definition: To prepare for Lent; to observe Shrove Tuesday.

Example sentence: On the last day of Shrovetide, the townspeople gathered to shrove and enjoy pancakes before the fasting season began.

Synonyms: Observe, celebrate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or occurring on Shrove Tuesday.

Example sentence: The shrove festival brought the community together for a day of merriment and feasting.

Synonyms: Shrovetide, pancake

Related Products on Amazon:

• Confession Books
• Repentance Books
• Fasting Cookbooks
• Shrovetide Traditions