Definitions

1. verb

to confess or repent of one’s sins, especially before Lent.

“She shrove her sins to the priest before the Easter holiday.”

2. noun

a pancake, especially one made on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day).

“We ate shrove pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup.”

3. noun

a period of confession or repentance, especially before Lent.

“The priest led the congregation through a shrove service during the Lenten season.”