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palaeography

Pronunciation: /ˌpalɪˈɒgrəfi, peɪ-/

(US paleography)
Definition of palaeography

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts.

Derivatives

palaeographer

noun

palaeographic

Pronunciation: /-əˈgrafɪk/

adjective

palaeographical

Pronunciation: /-əˈgrafɪk(ə)l/

adjective

palaeographically

Pronunciation: /-əˈgrafɪk(ə)li/

adverb

palaeography in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of palaeography in the US English dictionary

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