Holy Writ

noun

1. the Scriptures.

Holy Writ

noun

1. another term for Scripture

Holy Writ

1. Another name for the Bible (see also Bible).

Figuratively, “holy writ” is any text or document that is presumed to speak with unquestioned authority.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Writ¹

before 1000; Middle English holi writ, Old English hālige writu (plural)