sphragistics

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφραγίς (sphragís, seal).

Pronunciation

Noun

sphragistics (uncountable)

  1. The study of seals, especially those attached to documents

Usage notes

The synonym sigillography is more commonly used.

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