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語源

From 中期英語 Holi Writ, hali writ, from 古期英語 hāliġ ġewrit (“scripture”, literally “holy writing”). By surface analysis, holy +‎ writ (“scripture, writing”).

名詞

Holy Writ (usually uncountable, plural Holy Writs)

1. The Bible.
2. The sacred writings of the Christian religion.
3. The sacred writings of any religion.
4. Unquestionable truth.

   Synonym: gospel truth

   to accept something as Holy Writ; to take something as Holy Writ

同意語

(Bible):

• Holy Bible
• Holy Book
• Holy Scripture
• Sacred Scripture

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.

アナグラム

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