Definition of writ

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Writ (n.) That which is written; writing; scripture; -- applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ..

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Serve :: Serve (v. t.) To make legal service opon (a person named in a writ, summons, etc.); as, to serve a witness with a subp/na..
Feudist :: Feudist (n.) A writer on feuds; a person versed in feudal law.
Johnsonianism :: "Johnsonianism (n.) A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson..
Twenty-fourmo :: Twenty-fourmo (n.) A book composed of sheets, each of which is folded into twenty-four leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book whose sheets are so folded; -- usually written 24mo, or 24?..
Grammar :: Grammar (n.) The art of speaking or writing with correctness or according to established usage; speech considered with regard to the rules of a grammar.
Scribe :: Scribe (n.) One who writes; a draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an offical or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist..
Chrysography :: Chrysography (n.) A writing executed in letters of gold.
Protest :: Protest (v.) A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the protest of lords in Parliament..
Writing :: Writing (n.) The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs..
Postillate :: Postillate (v. i.) To write postils; to comment.
Expressly :: Expressly (adv.) In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young..
Company :: Company (n.) Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co..
Aphorist :: Aphorist (n.) A writer or utterer of aphorisms.
Charta :: Charta (n.) Material on which instruments, books, etc., are written; parchment or paper..
Ideo-motor :: Ideo-motor (a.) Applied to those actions, or muscular movements, which are automatic expressions of dominant ideas, rather than the result of distinct volitional efforts, as the act of expressing the thoughts in speech, or in writing, while the mind is occupied in the composition of the sentence..
Lloyd''s :: Lloyd's (n.) An association of underwriters and others in London, for the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the insurance, classification, registration, and certifying of vessels, and the transaction of business of various kinds connected with shipping..
Eloquence :: Eloquence (n.) That which is eloquently uttered or written.
Interrogatory :: Interrogatory (n.) A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing..
Treatiser :: Treatiser (n.) One who writes a treatise.
Inspired :: Inspired (a.) Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures..
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