Associations to the word «Shrift»

SHRIFT, noun. The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.

SHRIFT, noun. Confession to a priest.

SHRIFT, noun. (obsolete) Forgiveness given by a priest after confession; remission.

SHRIFT FATHER, noun. A priest who listens to confessions.

SHRIFT FATHERS, noun. Plural of shrift father

SHRIFT, noun. The act of being shriven.