Earshrift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Earshrift is a noun meaning (obsolete, rare, colloquial) auricular confession; shrift.
Meaning
(obsolete, rare, colloquial) auricular confession; shrift.
Example Sentences
In this earshrift (auricular confession) are wrought their malicious mysteries. In it the poor simple creatures are taught to delight in ignorance, and to beware of the reading or hearing of the Scripture in the English tongue, contrary to Christ.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrish, confessary, requietory, recordance, advowtry, avowry.
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