<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a group of 14 books, not considered canonical, included in the Septuagint and the Vulgate as part of the Old Testament, but usually omitted from Protestant editions of the Bible</li><li>various religious writings of uncertain origin regarded by some as inspired, but rejected by most authorities</li><li>writings, statements, etc., of doubtful authorship or authenticity</li></ul>