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shrift

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As a noun, shrift means the act of going to or hearing a religious confession.

Meanings of shrift

4 meanings

noun

  1. The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.

  2. Confession to a priest.

  3. The act of being shriven

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. obsoleteForgiveness given by a priest after confession; remission.

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