Found 1 items, similar to Shrift father.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Shrift 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 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]