pap·y·rol·o·gy
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Definition of papyrology
: the study of papyrus manuscripts
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papyrologist
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ˌpa-pə-ˈrä-lə-jist
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noun
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“Papyrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papyrology. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of papyrology was in 1898
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