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 Shrift n.
 1. The act of shriving.
    In shrift and preaching is my diligence.   --Chaucer.
 2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it.
    Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day?   --Shak.
 Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift,
 And be yourself; for you must die this instant.   --Rowe.
 Shrift father, a priest to whom confession is made.
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