sphragistic

adjective

sphra·​gis·​tic

sfrəˈjistik

: of or relating to a seal or signet : dealing with seals

sphragistic studies

Word History

Etymology

Late Greek sphragistikos, from Greek sphragistos sealed (from sphragizein to close with a seal, from sphragis seal + -izein -ize) + -ikos -ic

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