Scripture
nounattested in dialogue
The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
noun
- 1
The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
Etymology
From Latin scrīptūra (“a writing, scripture”), from scrīptum, the supine of scrībō (“to write”).
Forms
- plural
- Scriptures
screwing · The act by which something is screwed (in various senses).script · A writing; a written document.scripture · A sacred writing or holy book.
Scripture · The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
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