- scribeSomeone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist.
- shriftThe act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
- screeveTo write.
- short shriftA rushed sacrament of confession given to a prisoner who is to be executed very soon.
- shriveTo hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).