the study of the handwritings of the past, and often the manuscripts as well, so that they may be dated, read, etc, and may serve as historical and literary sources
2.
a handwriting of the past
Derived forms
palaeographer (palaeˈographer)
noun
palaeographic (ˌpælɪəʊˈɡræfɪk) or palaeographical (ˌpalaeoˈgraphical)
adjective
Examples of 'palaeography' in a sentence
palaeography
Palaeography provides a criterion, but also a model for forgers.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Several articles concern themselves with traditional matters of palaeography and codicology.
The Times Literary Supplement (2015)
King's looks set to keep its chair in palaeography, with a widened remit, after revising its plans.