Holy Writ

noun

the Scriptures.

Origin of Holy Writ

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

Words related to holy writ

bible, testament, Septuagint, Vulgate

British Dictionary definitions for holy writ

Holy Writ

noun

another term for Scripture

Cultural definitions for holy writ

Holy Writ

Another name for the Bible (see also Bible).

notes for Holy Writ

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