pseudepigraphon

noun

pseud·epig·ra·phon ˌsü-di-ˈpi-grə-ˌfän

plural pseudepigrapha ˌsü-di-ˈpi-grə-fə

pseudepigrapha plural : apocrypha

: any of various pseudonymous or anonymous Jewish religious writings of the period 200 b.c. to a.d. 200

especially : one of such writings (such as the Psalms of Solomon) not included in any canon of biblical Scripture

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, singular of pseudepigrapha, from Greek, neuter plural of pseudepigraphos falsely inscribed, from pseud- + epigraphein to inscribe — more at epigram

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of pseudepigraphon was in 1692

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“Pseudepigraphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudepigraphon. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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