3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Astle.

Dip`lo*mat"ic, n. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.

Dip`lo*mat"ic*al*ly, adv. According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully.

Dip`lo*mat"ics (?), n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

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