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sphragistics
[sfr
uh
-
jis
-tiks]
/sfrəˈdʒɪs tɪks/
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noun
, (
used with a singular verb
)
1.
the scientific study of seals or signet rings.
Origin of
sphragistics
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1830-1840
First recorded in
1830-40;
See origin at
sphragistic
,
-ics
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British Dictionary definitions for
sphragistics
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sphragistics
/
sfrəˈdʒɪstɪks
/
noun
1.
(
functioning as sing
) the study of seals and signet rings
Derived Forms
sphragistic,
adjective
Word Origin
C19: from Greek
sphragistikos,
from
sphragizein
to seal, from
sphragis
a seal
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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