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- [shrift]
- /ʃrɪft/
- /ʃrɪft/
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- [shrift]
- /ʃrɪft/
Definitions of shrift word
- noun shrift the imposition of penance by a priest on a penitent after confession. 1
- noun shrift absolution or remission of sins granted after confession and penance. 1
- noun shrift confession to a priest. 1
- noun shrift the act or an instance of shriving or being shriven 0
- noun shrift confession to and absolution by a priest 0
- noun shrift the act of shriving 0
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Origin of shrift
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English scrift penance; cognate with German, Dutch schrift writing; see shrive, -th1
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Parts of speech for Shrift
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shrift popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
shrift usage trend in Literature
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noun shrift
- expiation — The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
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