shrift

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Synonyms: shift, thrift

Antonyms: shift, thrift

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Noun

1. The [[act#Noun|act]] of going to or [[hear]]ing a [[religious]] [[confession]].
2. [[confession|Confession]] to a priest.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[forgiveness|Forgiveness]] given by a priest after confession; [[remission]].

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