shrift
11shrift — See: SHORT SHRIFT …
12shrift — See: SHORT SHRIFT …
13shrift — See: short shrift …
14shrift — noun archaic confession, especially to a priest. ↘absolution by a priest. See also short shrift. Origin OE scrift penance imposed after confession , from shrive …
15shrift — UK [ʃrɪft] / US noun short shrift …
16shrift — [[t]ʃrɪft[/t]] n. archaic 1) the imposition of penance by a priest on a penitent after confession 2) absolution or remission of sins granted after confession and penance 3) confession to a priest • Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE scrift penance, c.… …
17shrift — n. archaic 1 confession to a priest. 2 confession and absolution. Phrases and idioms: short shrift 1 curt treatment. 2 archaic little time between condemnation and execution or punishment. Etymology: OE scrift (verbal noun) f. SHRIVE …
18Shrift father — Shrift Shrift, n. [OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scr[=i]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… …
19shrift — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scrift, from scrīfan to shrive more at shrive Date: before 12th century 1. archaic a. a remission of sins pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of reconciliation b. the act of shriving ;… …
20shrift — Synonyms and related words: absolution, acknowledgment, admission, amnesty, avowal, concession, confession, exculpation, excuse, exemption, exoneration, grace, immunity, indemnity, owning, owning up, pardon, redemption, remission, remission of… …
