Shrift
Shrift , noun
[Old English shrift, schrift, Anglo-Saxon scrift, from scrīfan to shrive. See Shrive.]
1.
The act of shriving.
In shrift and preaching is my diligence.
2.
Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it. — Chaucer
Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day?
Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift,
And be yourself; for you must die this instant.
Collocations (1)
Shrift father , a priest to whom confession is made.