English dictionary
paleography
/,p/eI/l/i/'/A/gr/@/f/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic <i>paleography</i>.
Source: webster1913