prehistorics

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See also: prehistòrics

English

Noun

prehistorics (uncountable)

  1. The scientific study of prehistory.
    • 1888, Stephen Denison Peet, The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal, volume 10, page 17:
      Mr. W. A. Franks is curator of prehistorics at the British Museum.