English Explanatory Dictionary

diplomatics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

diplomatics

Etymology

Probably from Italian or Ecclesiastical Latin diplomatica.

Synonyms

diplomatic forensic paleography

Related words

diploma diplomatist
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