About Shrieve
The surname Shrieve is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "scrifan" or the Middle English word "shrive," both meaning "to shrive" or "to confess." It was originally an occupational name for a confessor or a priest who heard confessions and granted absolution. Over time, the surname Shrieve has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered a strict or severe person.
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