Paleography

[,pæli'ɒgrәfi]

Definition

(noun.) the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them).

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Definition

(n.) An ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic paleography.

(n.) The study of ancient inscriptions and modes of writing; the art or science of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their origin, period, etc., from external characters; diplomatics.

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