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short shrift
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Princeton's WordNet
short shrift, summary treatmentnoun
a brief and unsympathetic rejection
"they made short shrift of my request"
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short shriftnoun
A quick rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.
Etymology: Originally, a rushed sacrament of confession (shrift) given to a prisoner who was to be executed very soon.
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short shrift
Short shrift refers to brief and unsympathetic treatment or not giving someone or something enough attention or time, often because of being regarded as unimportant. It originates from an old religious practice where a person condemned to death was given a brief opportunity for confession and absolution.
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short shrift
Read the full text of the Short Shrift poem by Harry 'Breaker' Harbord Morant on the Poetry.com website.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of short shrift in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of short shrift in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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