"epigraphology" meaning in All languages combined

See epigraphology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From epigraph + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|epigraph|ology}} epigraph + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} epigraphology (uncountable)
  1. The study of epigraphs. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-epigraphology-en-noun-5gFmHAvt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ology

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