Main Entry: pa·le·og·ra·phy

Pronunciation: \ˌpā-lē-ˈä-grə-fē, especially British ˌpa-\

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin palaeographia, from Greek palai- pale- + -graphia -graphy

Date: 1806

1 : the study of ancient writings and inscriptions
2 a : an ancient manner of writing b : ancient writings

— pa·le·og·ra·pher \-fər\ noun