n.
Pronunciation: ˌ k ō -d ə - ' kä-l ə -j ē , ˌ kä-
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin codic-, codex + -o- + English -logy
Date: 1953
: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes
– co · di · co · log · i · cal \ -k ə - ' lä-ji-k ə l \ adjective