DIPLOMATICS, noun The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings, literary and public documents, letters, decrees, charters, codicils, etc., which has for its object to decipher old writings, to ascertain their authenticity, their dat, signatures, etc.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.