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epigrapher

[ih-pig-ruh-fee]

noun

the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, especially of ancient inscriptions.

inscriptions collectively.

Origin:
1850–55; epigraph + -y³

Related forms

e·pig·ra·phist, e·pig·ra·pher, noun

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epigraphy (ɪˈpɪɡrəfɪ)

—n
1.	the study of ancient inscriptions
2.	epigraphs collectively

e'pigraphist

—n

e'pigrapher

—n

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