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  1. 1. n. The act of shriving. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. the act of being shriven Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. The act of shriving. In shrift and preaching is my diligence. Chaucer. 2. Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it. Chaucer. Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day Shak. Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift, And be yourself; for you must die this instant. Rowe. Shrift father, a priest to whom confession is made. Source: webster
  5. 5. n:100 n. the act of being shriven Source: ecdict

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