shrove
To take part in the festivities of Shrovetide; hence, in general, to make merry.
Preterit of
Shrift; shriving: used only in composition, or in such phrases as
To join in the festivities of Shrovetide; hence, to make merry.
imp. of
Quinguagesima Sunday.
the Tuesday following Quinguagesima Sunday, and preceding the first day of Lent, or Ash Wednesday.
verbSimple past of
To join in the festivities of
