Category:Shrift

Shrift, n. Etym: [oe. shrift, schrift, as. scrift, fr. scrifan 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.