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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Shrift

/shrĭft/ · IPA /ʃɹɪft/
01 n. The act of shriving.
  1. 1.
    The act of shriving.
    “In shrift and preaching is my diligence.” — Chaucer.
  2. 2.
    Confession made to a priest, and the absolution consequent upon it.
    “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.
Phrases & compounds
Shrift father — a priest to whom confession is made.