epigraphy
[ ih-pig-ruh-fee ]
/ ɪˈpɪg rə fi /
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noun
the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, especially of ancient inscriptions.
inscriptions collectively.
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OTHER WORDS FROM epigraphy
e·pig·ra·phist, e·pig·ra·pher, nounWords nearby epigraphy
epigram, epigrammatic, epigrammatize, epigraph, epigraphic, epigraphy, epigynous, epigynum, epikeratophakia, epilate, epilation
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epigraphy
/ (ɪˈpɪɡrəfɪ) /
noun
the study of ancient inscriptions
epigraphs collectively
Derived forms of epigraphy
epigraphist or epigrapher, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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