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scrīptūra
3 English words descend from Latin
scrīptūra
, most common first.
scripture
The foundational text of a given religion, or a text considered especially holy.
scriptorian
One who is familiar with scripture or sacred writing, or who refers back to it frequently.
scriptura continua
Synonym of scriptio continua.