APOCRYPHA

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority; -- formerly used also adjectively. [Obs.] Locke.

2.
n.

Specif.: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.


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