Definition of Paleography

1. Noun. The study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them).

Generic synonyms: Archaeology, Archeology
Specialized synonyms: Epigraphy

Definition of Paleography

1. n. An ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic paleography.

Definition of Paleography

1. Noun. (American English) Ancient forms of writing, as in a manuscript or document. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) The study of ancient forms of writing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paleography

1. [n -PHIES]

Medical Definition of Paleography

1. 1. An ancient manner of writing; ancient writings, collectively; as, Punic paleography. 2. 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. Origin: Paleo-: cf. F. Paleographie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paleography

paleogeographic
paleogeographical
paleogeography
paleogeology
paleognath
paleognaths
paleograph
paleographer
paleographers
paleographic
paleographical
paleographies
paleographist
paleographists
paleographs
paleography
paleoichnology
paleointensities
paleointensity
paleokinetic
paleola
paleolae
paleolatitude
paleolatitudes
paleolatitudinal
paleolibertarian
paleolibertarians
paleolimnological
paleolimnologist
paleolimnologists

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