'Shrift father' definitions:

Definition of 'Shrift father'

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]