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sphragistics

sphra·gis·tics [ sfrə jístiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of seals: the study of seals and signet rings ( takes a singular verb )

[Mid-19th century. Directly or via French< late Greek sphragistikos "of seals (for impressing designs)" < Greek sphragis "seal"]

sphra·gis·tic adjective
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