paleography
What is another word for paleography? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The study of old or ancient forms of handwriting.
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medieval paleography
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Paleography is a specialist academic term used mainly in history and archival work.
Etymology
The word combines paleo-, meaning old or ancient, with -graphy, meaning writing. It echoes the Latin term palaeographia, used for the study of old writing.
Full origin of paleography →Frequently asked questions
What is paleography?
It is the study of old or ancient forms of writing, including how to read and date historical scripts.
Who studies paleography?
Historians, archivists and librarians use paleography to read and date old manuscripts and documents.
Is paleography only about handwriting?
Mainly, yes, though it also covers the ancient scripts and writing methods themselves, such as papyrus scrolls.
