scripture

scrip·ture

noun \ˈskrip(t)-shər\

Definition of SCRIPTURE

1

a (1) capitalized : the books of the Bible —often used in plural (2) often capitalized : a passage from the Bible b : a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative

2

: something written <the primitive man's awe for any scripture — George Santayana>

Examples of SCRIPTURE

1. someone who frequently quotes Scripture

Origin of SCRIPTURE

Middle English, from Late Latin scriptura, from Latin, act or product of writing, from scriptus

First Known Use: 14th century