sphragistics

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφραγίς (sphragís, “seal”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /sfrəˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/
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Noun

sphragistics (uncountable)

The study of seals, especially those attached to documents

Usage notes

The synonym sigillography is more commonly used.

Synonyms

sigillography

Related terms

sphragistic

Translations

Study of seals

Finnish: sfragistiikka
German: Sphragistik f
Italian: sfragistica f
Swedish: sfragistik (sv) c

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