- scrifen
- adj painted?; participle?
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
scrifen
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short shrift — n. 1) Summary, careless treatment; scant attention: »These annoying memos will get short shrift from the boss. 2) Quick work. 3) a) A short respite, as from death. b) The brief time before execution granted a condemned prisoner for confession and … Word Histories
