codicology

noun

co·di·col·o·gy ˌkō-də-ˈkä-lə-jē

ˌkä-

: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes

codicological

ˌkō-də-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

ˌkä-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin codic-, codex + -o- + English -logy

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of codicology was in 1953

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codicology

codify

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“Codicology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codicology. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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