Holy Writ

noun

1. the Scriptures.

Holy Writ

noun

1. 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

Huneven’s fellow congregants must be poring over these pages like Holy Writ searching for signs of their faces and foibles.

From Washington Post

It’s fitting, then, that here Bible draws up his own Holy Writ, both recoiling from religious fervor and bowing to its power.

From New York Times

Mr. Trump glowered and hefted the Holy Writ as if he meant to swat a fly with it.

From New York Times

Analytics border on Holy Writ in baseball front offices and for many sportswriters, and this too acts to strangely diminish stars even in their moment of glory.

From New York Times

Just how did the Song of Songs, a racy pop album that was possibly sung in ancient taverns, arrive in Holy Writ?

From New York Times