n.
Pronunciation: ˌ p ā -l ē - ' ä-gr ə -f ē , esp Brit ˌ pa-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin palaeographia, from Greek palai- pale- + -graphia -graphy
Date: 1806
1 : the study of ancient writings and inscriptions
2 a : an ancient manner of writing b : ancient writings
– pa · le · og · ra · pher \ -f ə r \ noun