1. plural of shriver; people who hear confessions and give absolution
Usage: religious

Examples

• The cathedral employed several shrivers to hear confessions during Holy Week.
• Medieval shrivers played an important role in the spiritual life of their communities.
• The monks served as shrivers for pilgrims visiting the monastery.
• During the plague years, shrivers worked tirelessly to provide last rites.
• The bishop appointed new shrivers to serve the growing parish.