Dictionary Definition
shrift n : the act of being shriven
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- (US) /ʃrɪft/
- Rhymes: -ɪft
Noun
- The act of going to or hearing a religious confession.
- Confession to a priest.
- Forgiveness
given by a priest after
confession.
- circa 1594 CE: William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
- (Friar:) Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift. / Riddling confession finds but riddling shrift.
- circa 1594 CE: William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
Related terms
Translations
confession to a priest
- Finnish: rippi, ripittäytyminen
Extensive Definition
Shrift may refer to:
- Shrift (band), a band with Nina Miranda
- Confession
- Absolution
Synonyms, Antonyms 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 sin,
reprieve, rite of
confession, sparing,
unbosoming