About The Word Shrift
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Shrift
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What's The Definition Of Shrift?
[n] the act of being shriven
Synonyms | Synonyms for Shrift: Related Terms | Find terms related to Shrift: See Also | confession Shrift In Webster's Dictionary \Shrift\, n. [OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr.
scr[=i]fan to shrive. See {Shrive}.]
1. The act of shriving.
In shrift and preaching is my diligence. --Chaucer.
2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent
upon it. --Chaucer.
Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day? --Shak.
Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift, And
be yourself; for you must die this instant. --Rowe.
{Shrift father}, a priest to whom confession is made.
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