paleography
(pa-le-og-ra-phy)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 the study of ancient forms of writing and the deciphering of them; 2 ancient forms of writing as in documents and inscriptions
Example Sentence
The expert in paleography was called in to examine the document.
Synonyms
study of ancient writing; medieval writing study; ancient writing study
Antonyms
study of pails
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