Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIP-LO-MAT'ICS
DIP-LO-MAT'ICS, n.
The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings, literary and public documents, letters, decrees, charters, codicils, &c., which has for its object to decipher old writings, to ascertain their authenticity, their date, signatures, &c. – Encyc. Lunier.
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