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Webster 1913 Edition
Shrift
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? Shakespeare
Therefore, my lord, address you to your
And be yourself; for you must die this instant.
shrift
,And be yourself; for you must die this instant.
Rowe.
Shrift father
, a priest to whom confession is made.
Webster 1828 Edition
Shrift
SHRIFT
,Noun.