sphragistics

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφραγίς (sphragís, “seal”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /sfrəˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/

• Audio (US):

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Noun

sphragistics (uncountable)

1. The study of seals, especially those attached to documents

Usage notes

The synonym sigillography is more commonly used.

Synonyms

• sigillography

Related terms

• sphragistic

Translations

Study of seals

• Finnish: sfragistiikka
• German: Sphragistik f
• Italian: sfragistica f
• Swedish: sfragistik (sv) c