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1. (n.) paleography
ancient writing or forms of writing, as in documents and inscriptions.
2. paleography
the study of ancient writings.
Etymology: (1810–20)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) paleography
the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them)
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1. (noun) paleography
an ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic paleography
2. (noun) paleography
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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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. paleography
The study of ancient inscriptions and modes of writing. It includes the deciphering of manuscripts and other forms to determine their date, provenance, etc. (Webster's 1st ed)
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