'Shrift' definitions:
Definition of 'shrift'
From: WordNet
noun
The act of being shriven
Definition of 'Shrift'
From: GCIDE
- Shrift \Shrift\, n. [OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scr[imac]fan to shrive. See Shrive.]
- 1. The act of shriving. [1913 Webster]
- In shrift and preaching is my diligence. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift, And be yourself; for you must die this instant. --Rowe. [1913 Webster]
- Shrift father, a priest to whom confession is made. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'shrift'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absolution,
- acknowledgment,
- admission,
- amnesty,
- avowal,
- concession,
- confession,
- exculpation,
- excuse,
- exemption,
- exoneration,
- grace,
- immunity,
- indemnity,
- owning,
- owning up,
- pardon,
- redemption,
- remission,
- remission of sin,
- reprieve,
- rite of confession,
- sparing,
- unbosoming