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shrift |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shrift \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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: shrift n : the act of being shriven
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