sphragistics
1Sphragistics — Sphra*gis tics, n. [Gr. ???? of or for sealing, fr. ??? a seal.] The science of seals, their history, age, distinctions, etc., esp. as verifying the age and genuiness of documents. [1913 Webster] …
2sphragistics — [sfrə jis′tiks] n. [< LGr sphragistikos, of seals < Gr sphragis, a seal] the study of engraved seals and signets sphragistic adj …
3sphragistics — /sfreuh jis tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the scientific study of seals or signet rings. [1830 40; see SPHRAGISTIC, ICS] * * * …
4sphragistics — noun The study of seals, especially those attached to documents. Syn: sigillography …
5sphragistics — study of seals and signets Sciences and Studies …
6sphragistics — sphra·gis·tics …
7sphragistics — The science and history of seals and stamps …
8sphragistics — /sfrəˈdʒɪstɪks/ (say sfruh jistiks) noun the study of signet rings and seals …
9sphragistics — n.pl. (also treated as sing.) the study of engraved seals. Etymology: F sphragistique (n. & adj.) f. Gk sphragistikos f. sphragis seal * * * ks noun plural but usually singular in construction Etymology: Late Greek sphragistikē (feminine of… …
10Valentin Yanin — Valentin Lavrentievich Yanin ( ru. Валентин Лаврентьевич Янин, born 6 February, 1929 in Vyatka) is a leading Russian historian who has authored 700 books and articles. He has also edited a number of important journals and primary sources,… …
