codicology
noun
co·di·col·o·gy
ˌkō-də-ˈkä-lə-jē 
ˌkä-
: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes
Word History
Etymology
Latin codic-, codex + -o- + English -logy
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near codicology
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“Codicology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codicology. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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