codicology

/ ˌkəʊdɪˈkɒlədʒɪ; ˌkəʊdɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of manuscripts

Derived Forms

• codicological, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of codicology¹

C20: via French from Latin codic-, codex + -logy