Shrift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɹɪft/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shrift is a noun meaning The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
Meaning
The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
More Meanings
- Confession to a priest.
- (obsolete) Forgiveness given by a priest after confession; remission.
Example Sentences
For seldom did she go to chapel-shrift, / And seldom felt she any hunger-pain; [...]
[Friar:] Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift. / Riddling confession finds but riddling shrift.
Word Forms
- shrifts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shriving, confession, confessing, confessee, confessionary, confessio.
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