epigraphy noun. [ɪ'pɪgrǝfi, ɛ-] M19.
[from EPIGRAPH + -Y³: see -GRAPHY.]
1. Inscriptions collectively. M19.

2. The branch of knowledge that deals with the interpretation, classification, etc., of inscriptions; the palaeography of inscriptions. M19.

■ epigrapher noun an expert in or student of inscriptions L19.

■ epigraphist noun an epigrapher M19.

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