Holy Writ Word Origin noun
- the Scriptures.
Origin of Holy Writ before 1000; Middle English holi writ, Old English hālige writu (plural) Related Words for holy writ bible, testament, Septuagint, Vulgate British Dictionary definitions for holy writ Holy Writ noun
- another term for Scripture
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.