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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary pa·le·og·ra·phy \\ˌpā-lē-ˈä-grə-fē, especially Brit ˌpa-\\ noun ETYMOLOGY New Latin palaeographia, from Greek palai- pale- + -graphia -graphy DATE 1806 1. the study of ancient writings and inscriptions 2. a. an ancient manner of writing b. ancient writings • pa·le·og·ra·pher \\-fər\\ noun Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged pa·le·og·ra·phy \ˌpālēˈägrəfē, ˌpal-, -fi\ noun (-es) Etymology: New Latin palaeographia, from Greek palaio- pale- + -graphia -graphy 1. a. : an ancient manner of writing < deciphering early Gaelic paleography > b. : ancient writings 2. : the study of ancient modes of writing including inscriptions :the deciphering and identifying (as by origin or period) of ancient writings |
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