epigraphist (eˈpigraphist) or epigrapher (eˈpigrapher)
noun
epigraphy in American English
(iˈpɪgrəfi; ɪˈpɪgrəfi)
noun
1.
inscriptions collectively
2.
the study that deals with deciphering, interpreting, and classifying inscriptions, esp. ancient inscriptions
epigraphy in American English
(iˈpɪɡrəfi)
noun
1.
the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, esp. of ancient inscriptions
2.
inscriptions collectively
Derived forms
epigraphistepigrapher
noun
Word origin
[1850–55; epigraph + -y3]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: boneyard, clear-cut, headhunting, proletariat, segue-y is a suffix of various origins used in the formation of action nouns from verbs (inquiry), also found in other abstract nouns (carpentry; infamy)
Examples of 'epigraphy' in a sentence
epigraphy
The science of 'epigraphy' is an old one.
The Times Literary Supplement (2016)
In a rapidly changing field such as epigraphy this approach to publication may be very significant.