Holy Writ

noun

1. the Scriptures.

Holy Writ

noun

1. See Scripture
   another term for Scripture

Holy Writ

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

Notes

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)

Example Sentences

If only women are getting fired, the reason is not holy writ.

From The Daily Beast

The Puritans attacked the drama as contrary to Holy Writ, as destructive of religion, and as a menace to public morality.

From Project Gutenberg

The correct distinction then between the Vedic and the Sanscrit writings is that of holy writ and profane literature.

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And so endeth the chapter of the second prominent woman of "Holy Writ."

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Holy Writ speaks of hope in two ways: as the object of the emotion, and hope as the emotion itself.

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Besides his work is not systematic, being in the nature of a commentary on Holy Writ.

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