First Known Use: before 12th century
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1shrine
noun \ˈshrīn, especially Southern ˈsrīn\
: a place connected with a holy person or event where people go to worship
: a place that people visit because it is connected with someone or something that is important to them
Full Definition of SHRINE
1
a : a case, box, or receptacle; especially : one in which sacred relics (as the bones of a saint) are deposited b : a place in which devotion is paid to a saint or deity : sanctuary c : a niche containing a religious image
2
: a receptacle (as a tomb) for the dead
3
: a place or object hallowed by its associations
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Origin of SHRINE
Middle English, from Old English scrīn, from Latin scrinium case, chest
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2shrine
transitive verb
shrinedshrin·ing
SHRINE Defined for Kids
shrine
noun \ˈshrīn\
Definition of SHRINE for Kids
1
: a case or box for sacred relics (as the bones of saints)
2
: a place where people go to worship because of its connection to a holy person or event
3
: a place that is considered sacred or regarded with great respect <The Lincoln Memorial is a shrine to all lovers of freedom.>
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