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noun, plural -gies for 2, 3.
1.
the branch of literature dealing with the lives and legends of the saints.
2.
a biography or narrative of a saint or saints.
3.
a collection of such biographies or narratives.
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hagiology
"study of saints' lives," 1807, from Gk. hagios "holy" + logia "study." First element probably cognate with Gk. agnos "chaste," Skt. yajati "reveres (a god) with sacrifices, worships," O.Pers. ayadana "temple." Hagiographical is attested from 1585.
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