Definition for PA-LE-OG'RA-PHY

PA-LE-OG'RA-PHY, n. [Gr. παλαιος, ancient, and γραφη, writing.]

  1. The art of explaining ancient writings. More correctly,
  2. An ancient manner of writing; as, Punic paleography. – E. Stiles.

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