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vexillology|vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪ|
[f. L. vexill-um flag + -ology.]
The study of flags.
1959Arab World (N.Y.) Oct. 13/1 One of the most interesting phases of vexillology—the study of flags—is the important contribution to our heritage of flags by the Arab World. 1961Flag Bull. Fall 7/2 Editors Grahl and Smith use ‘vexillology’ and its cognates, vexillologist, vexillological. 1966Occasional Newslet. to Librarians Jan. 4 This unknown specialist has demonstrated his great knowledge of heraldry and vexillology. 1970W. Smith Flag Bk. U.S. i. 3 In 1965 the first International Congress of Vexillology was held in the Netherlands.
Hence vexilloˈlogical a.; vexiˈllologist.
1961[see above]. 1963Recall (Boston) Oct. 4 (heading) Travel notes and vexillological addendum. 1965W. Smith Bibliogr. Flags of Foreign Nations p. v, Its three principal activities have been the encouragement of contacts and exchanges of information between vexillologists around the world, the coordination of research efforts, and the building up of a library of books and other flag materials. 1971Daily Tel. 19 Nov. 13/7 Between 60 and 70..historians, antiquaries, designers and students of heraldry are expected at an international vexillological congress. 1973Smithsonian Dec. 50/2 Redividing the states would mean redesigning the flag. In vexillologist Whitney Smith's scheme, he retains the symbolism of 13. 1983Christian Science Monitor 8 Apr. 20/1 Father Young is the official community vexillological custodian. |