hagiology noun. [hagɪ'ɒlǝdʒi] E19.
[from HAGIO- + -LOGY.]
1. The literature dealing with the lives and legends of saints; a work on this subject; a catalogue of saints. E19.

2. The history of sacred writings. M20.

■ hagio'logic adjective of or pertaining to hagiology E19.

■ hagio'logical adjective = hagiologic L19.

■ hagiologist noun a writer or student of hagiology E19.

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