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codicology

Pronunciation: /ˌkəʊdɪˈkɒlədʒi/

Definition of codicology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of manuscripts and their interrelationships.

Derivatives

codicological

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

1950s: from French codicologie, from Latin codex, codic- (see codex)

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