epigraphy
Americannoun
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the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, especially of ancient inscriptions.
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inscriptions collectively.
noun
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the study of ancient inscriptions
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epigraphs collectively
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From How to Observe in Archaeology by Various
Epigraphy, or long flowing inscriptions, proclaiming the merits of the sultans or of the chambers themselves, enters largely into the decoration.
From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)
Epigraphy and literary epigrams began to link up; the former was based on a most diligent study of the ancient monuments.
From The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy by Burckhardt, Jacob
We shall, therefore, assign to Diplomatic, along with Epigraphy, Pal�ography, and Philology, the character of a subject auxiliary to historical research.
From Introduction to the Study of History by Berry, George Godfrey
The discovery of this subterranean world gave birth to a new department of historical science—Christian Epigraphy and Archæology.
From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles
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