shrift father

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shrift father - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Shrift \Shrift\, n. [OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr.
     scr[imac]fan to shrive. See Shrive.]
     1. The act of shriving.
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              In shrift and preaching is my diligence. --Chaucer.
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     2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent
        upon it. --Chaucer.
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              Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day? --Shak.
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              Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift,
              And be yourself; for you must die this instant.
                                                    --Rowe.
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     Shrift father, a priest to whom confession is made.
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