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Holy Writ

noun

the Scriptures.

Origin of Holy Writ

before 1000; Middle English holi writ, Old English hālige writu (plural)
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Related Words for holy writ

bible, testament, Septuagint, Vulgate
British Dictionary definitions for holy writ

Holy Writ

noun

another term for Scripture
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holy writ in Culture

Holy Writ

Another name for the Bible (see also Bible).

Note

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