transitive. In Old English (const. dative.) To impose penance upon (a person); hence, to administer absolution to; to hear the confession of.

figurative. To free from sin or its consequences; to absolve. Obsolete.

To absolve from sin, grant absolution to, pardon, forgive; = absolve, v. 2 ‘Whom God assoil!’ (Old French que Dieu assoille! Latin quem Deus absolvat!…

transitive. To absolve (a person) from sin, etc.; = assoil, v. 1.

transitive. Christian Church. To cleanse, purify (a place) in a religious ceremony; to reconsecrate (a desecrated church or holy place). Now histo…

transitive. To remit (a sin, injury); to undo (a wrong); to treat as forgiven. Also occasionally intransitive. Obsolete.

transitive. To absolve, esp. from sin; = assoil, v. I.

To grant (a person) absolution from sin. Also more generally: to acquit or set free from blame… transitive. With from. Also intransitive.

To grant (a person) absolution from sin. Also more generally: to acquit or set free from blame, guilt, a charge, etc. transitive. With of.

transitive. To shrive.