craniology
noun
the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.
craniologist
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a word derived from
craniology.
Example Sentences
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As a specimen for the craniologist, Red Jacket need not yield his pretensions to those of the most astute philosopher.
From An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 by John Niles Hubbard
"Ay," answers the craniologist, "you see there is something after all in our science, notwithstanding the scoffs of many of your countrymen."
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 355, February 7, 1829 by Various
A craniologist would say that in both D'Holbach and Diderot, the philosophical organs were largely developed, but that Diderot excelled in ideality; D'Holbach's countenance only indicated mildness, and the habitual sincerity of his mind.
From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Charles Bradlaugh
I am not a craniologist, and so I do not attempt to discuss the more detailed points of interest which arise in connection with these skulls.
From The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea by Robert Wood Williamson
The head was very small, especially at the top and back; there were very few bumps for a craniologist.
From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Robert Fitzroy
