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Shrift
see synonyms of shriftNoun
1. shrift
the act of being shriven
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Shrift
see synonyms of shriftnoun
archaic
the act or an instance of shriving or being shriven
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Shrift
see synonyms of shrift noun Archaic
1.
confession to and absolution by a priest
2.
the act of shriving
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Shrift
see synonyms of shriftn.
Archaic
Archaic
1. The act of shriving.
2. Confession to a priest.
3. Absolution given by a priest. See Note at short shrift.
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