What is the meaning of Apocrypha?

  • (n.pl.) Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority; -- formerly used also adjectively.
  • (n.pl.) Specif.: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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APAWebster's. (2011). apocrypha. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/apocrypha/definitions/1974900
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "apocrypha" http://smartdefine.org/apocrypha/definitions/1974900 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, apocrypha, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/apocrypha/definitions/1974900>.
MLAWebster's. "apocrypha" 27 May 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/apocrypha/definitions/1974900>
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