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noun

Paleography n.

An ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic 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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Etymology of 'Paleography'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... principally on the documents produced by the Ordre du Temple in 1811. According to the Abbes Gregoire and Munter the authenticity and antiquity of these documents are beyond dispute. Gregoire, referring to the parchment manuscript of the Levitikon and Gospel of St. John, says that "Hellenists versed in paleography believe this manuscript to be of the thirteenth century, others declare it to be earlier and to go back to the eleventh century."[199] Matter, on the other hand, quoting Munter's opinion that the manuscripts in the archives of the modern Templars date from the thirteenth century, observes that this ...

— Secret Societies And Subversive Movements • Nesta H. Webster

Words linked to "Paleography" : epigraphy, archaeology, archeology