Associations to the word «Shrift»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SHRIFT, noun. The act of being shriven.

Wise words

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