sphragistics

[ sfruh-jis-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the scientific study of seals or signet rings.

sphragistics

/ sfrəˈdʒɪstɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of seals and signet rings

Derived Forms

• sphraˈgistic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sphragistics¹

First recorded in 1830–40; sphragistic, -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of sphragistics¹

C19: from Greek sphragistikos, from sphragizein to seal, from sphragis a seal