Definition of Shrft
Shrift (?), n. [OE. shrift,
schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scrīfan 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.
Shrift (?), n. [OE. shrift,
schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scrīfan 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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- part of the expression short shrift
- (obsolete) forgiveness given by a priest after confession
- c.1594: William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet - Friar: Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift. / Riddling confession finds but riddling shrift.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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