SHRIVER

Etymology

Noun

shriver (plural shrivers)

(obsolete) A person who shrives; a confessor

Etymology

Proper noun

Shriver (plural Shrivers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Shriver is the 5817th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 5942 individuals. Shriver is most common among White (95.34%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Shriv"er, n.

Definition: One who shrives; a confessor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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