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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Shrift sign,

the sign of the cross used by the priest in shriving a penitent.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shrift Sign'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/shrift-sign.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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