(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.
Example Sentences:
(1) The number of characters affected ranges from 3 to 11, depending on the inclusion of the Apocrypha, the definition of suicide adopted and the version of the death accepted when there is more than one account.
(2) Beside the Old and New Testaments, some Apocrypha have to be discussed for their content about this subject.
(3) Beside Old and New Testaments, some Apocryphas have to be discussed for their contents about this subject.
Deuterocanonical
Definition:
(a.) Pertaining to a second canon, or ecclesiastical writing of inferior authority; -- said of the Apocrypha, certain Epistles, etc.