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1.NounA rushed sacrament of confession given to a prisoner who is to be executed very soon. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounSpeedy execution, usually without any proper determination of guilt.
3.NounA short interval of relief or time.
4.NounSometimes preceded by the: a quick dismissal or rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration."The bank gave me short shrift when I applied for a loan.; The proposal got short shrift."
5.NounSomething dealt with or overcome quickly and without difficulty; something made short work of.