PALÆOGRAPHY
\pˌale͡ɪˈɒɡɹəfi], \pˌaleɪˈɒɡɹəfi], \p_ˌa_l_eɪ_ˈɒ_ɡ_ɹ_ə_f_i]\
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PALEOGRAPHY, p[=a]-l[=e]-og'ra-fi, n. ancient modes of writing: study of ancient writings and modes of writing.--n. PALÆOG'RAPHER, one skilled in palæography.--adjs. PALÆOGRAPH'IC, -AL, of or pertaining to palæography.--n. PALÆOG'RAPHIST. [Gr. palaios, ancient, graphein, to write.]
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