DIPLOMATICS

Etymology

Noun

diplomatics (countable and uncountable, plural diplomatics)

The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

Synonyms

• diplomatic

• forensic paleography

Hypernyms

• paleography

Source: Wiktionary


Dip`lo*mat"ics, n.

Definition: The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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