codicology

noun

co·​di·​col·​o·​gy ˌkō-də-ˈkä-lə-jē How to pronounce codicology (audio)
ˌkä-
: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes
codicological adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin codic-, codex + -o- + English -logy

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of codicology was in 1953

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Cite this Entry

“Codicology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codicology. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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