Scrip*to"ri*um (?), n.; pl. Scriptoria (#). [LL. See Scriptory.] In an
abbey or monastery, the room set apart for writing or copying
manuscripts; in general, a room devoted to writing.
Writing rooms, or scriptoria, where the chief works of Latin
literature . . . were copied and illuminated.
J. R. Green.
Scrip"to*ry (?), a. [L. scriptorius, fr. scribere, scriptum to write.]
Of or pertaining to writing; expressed in writing; used in writing; as,
scriptory wills; a scriptory reed. [R.] Swift.
Scrip"tur*al (?; 135), a. Contained in the Scriptures; according to the
Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine.
Scrip"tur*al*ism (?), n. The quality or state of being scriptural;
literal adherence to the Scriptures.
Scrip"tur*al*ist, n. One who adheres literally to the Scriptures.
Scrip"tur*al*ly, adv. In a scriptural manner.
Scrip"tur*al*ness, n. Quality of being scriptural.
Scrip"ture (?; 135), n. [L. scriptura, fr. scribere, scriptum, to
write: cf. OF. escripture, escriture, F. écriture. See Scribe.] 1.
Anything written; a writing; a document; an inscription.