D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Archæology

/(är`kē̇*ŏl"ō̇*jy̆)/ · Ar·chæ·ol·o·gy · IPA
01 n. The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscrip…
  1. 1.
    The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.