shrift

[shrift]

Use the noun shrift to describe the act of confessing, especially to a priest.

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The act of shriving.

Noun
the act of being shriven

n.
The act of shriving.

n.
Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it.

Shrift

Shrift , n. [OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scr'c6fan to shrive. See Shrive.] 1. The act of shriving.

In shrift and preaching is my diligence.

2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it. Chaucer.

Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day?

Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift, And be yourself; for you must die this instant.

Shrift father, a priest to whom confession is made.

The act of shriving.

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