pseudepigrapha noun pl. [sju:dɪ'pɪgrǝfǝ] L17.
[Greek, use as noun of neut. pl. of pseudepigraphos with false title, from PSEUDO- + epigraphein: see EPIGRAPH.]
Books or writings collectively wrongly titled or attributed; spurious writings; spec. Jewish writings ascribed to various biblical patriarchs and prophets but composed c 200 BC-AD 200.

■ pseudepigraphal adjective of, pertaining to, or having the character of pseudepigrapha; wrongly titled or attributed; spurious: M17.

■ pseudepigraphous adjective = pseudepigraphal L17.

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