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e⋅pig⋅ra⋅phy

  [i-pig-ruh-fee]
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–noun
1. the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, esp. of ancient inscriptions.
2. inscriptions collectively.
Origin:
1850–55; epigraph + -y 3

Related forms:
e⋅pig⋅ra⋅phist, e⋅pig⋅ra⋅pher, noun
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e·pig·ra·phy   (ĭ-pĭg'rə-fē)   
n.  

  1. Inscriptions considered as a group.

    1. The study of inscriptions.

    2. Decipherment, especially of ancient inscriptions.

e·pig'ra·pher, e·pig'ra·phist n.
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epigraphy

the study of written matter recorded on hard or durable material. The term is derived from the Classical Greek epigraphein ("to write upon, incise") and epigraphe ("inscription").

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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