writ

noun (writs); also old past form of write

«writ» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A writ is a formal written order from a court of law. tree →
(old use, in tales and rhymes) Writ means written, the old past form of write. tree →

In the lessons

in old rhymes, 'writ' means written upon something

Examples

The court sent a writ to the farmer. tree →
"When they're writ upon your back," the rhyme says, meaning written there. tree →
The words were writ large on the wall. tree →
Nothing for maths. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Here it is an old form meaning "write." The prophet writes on sticks as a sign.

Interpretation. Ezekiel writes "Judah" on one stick and "Joseph" on another and joins them. Tradition reads this as a promise that the divided kingdoms will one day be reunited.

Examples

And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thy hand before their eyes. (Prophets EZK.37.20, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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