Holy Writ

== English == === Alternative forms === holy writ, Holy Writs === Etymology === From Middle English Holi Writ, hali writ, from Old English hāliġ ġewrit (“scripture”, literally “holy writing”). By surface analysis, holy +‎ writ (“scripture, writing”). === Noun === Holy Writ (usually uncountable, plural Holy Writs) The Bible. The sacred writings of the Christian religion. The sacred writings of any religion. Unquestionable truth. Synonym: gospel truth to accept something as Holy Writ; to take something as Holy Writ ==== Synonyms ==== (Bible): Holy Bible Holy Book Holy Scripture Sacred Scripture ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “Holy Writ”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022. “Holy Writ”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. “Holy Writ” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman. “Holy Writ” (US) / “Holy Writ” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary. === Anagrams === worthily