sphragistics

[sfruh-jis-tiks] /sfrəˈdʒɪs tɪks/

Word Origin

noun, (used with a singular verb)

the scientific study of seals or signet rings.

Origin of sphragistics

1830-1840

First recorded in 1830-40; See origin at sphragistic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for sphragistics

sphragistics

/sfrəˈdʒɪstɪks/

noun

(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

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