Shrift is an old word that means to confess your sins to a priest.
Shrift is a serious word that makes people think of religion and forgiveness.
Examples:
He went to the church for shrift.
The priest gave him shrift.
Shrift is an important part of some religions.
I need to go to shrift and tell the priest what I did!
In the old days, people went to shrift every week.
She feels better after shrift.