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Paleography Terms
Random paper and pen terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Calligraphy | Handwritten lettering or decorative handwriting |
| Codex | A group of manuscripts bound together in one volume |
| Hand | The distinctive features of an individual's handwriting |
| Manuscript | A book or document written by hand |
| Medium | Any type of writing surface, such as papyrus, paper, or vellum |
| Paleography | The study of early handwriting |
| Paper | Material made from plant fibers and prepared into thin sheets |
| Papyrus | A writing surface made from reeds |
| Parchment or vellum | Prepare animal skin |
| Preservation | The act of preserving something |
| Quill | A writing instrument made from a bird feather |
| Scribe | A person who records or transcribes documents |
| Script | Handwriting with connected letters, such as cursive |
| Single Sheet | One sheet of parchment used to record legal documents |