n. [ OE. shrift, schrift, AS. scrift, fr. scrīfan to shrive. See Shrive. ]
In shrift and preaching is my diligence. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Have you got leave to go to shrift to-day? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Therefore, my lord, address you to your shrift,
And be yourself; for you must die this instant. Rowe. [ 1913 Webster ]
Shrift father,