Shrieve (?), n. [Contr. from OE. shereve. See Sheriff.]

A sheriff.

[Obs.]

Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.


Shrieve, v. t.

To shrive; to question.

[Obs.] "She gan him soft to shrieve."

Spenser.

 

© Webster 1913.

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