Holy Writ
nounEtymology From Middle English Holi Writ, hali writ, from Old English hāliġ ġewrit (“scripture”, literally “holy writing”). By surface analysis, holy + writ (“scripture, writing”).
1
Usually The Bible.
2
Usually The sacred writings of the Christian religion.
3
Usually The sacred writings of any religion.
4
Usually Unquestionable truth.
- to accept something as Holy Writ; to take something as Holy Writ
- Synonyms
- Holy Bible, Holy Book, Holy Scripture, Sacred Scripture