Both Uses of
writ
in
Billy Budd
- And, indeed, if that lexicon which is based on Holy Writ were any longer popular, one might with less difficulty define and denominate certain phenomenal men.†
Chpt 11 *holy writ = an unquestionable truth; or a sacred writing -- especially the Bible
- Is it because they somewhat savor of Holy Writ in its phrase "mysteries of iniquity"?†
Chpt 11
Definitions:
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(1)
(writ as in: writ from the court) an order issued by a court or judicial officer
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(2)
(writ as in: writ large) written large an idiom meaning made obvious (as though written in large print)
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(3)
(writ as in: holy writ) an unquestionable truth; or a sacred writing -- especially the Bible
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(4)
(writ as in: writ in her own hand) archaic way of saying written or wrote