Enigmatology

Enigmatology
Enigmatography E*nig`ma*tog"ra*phy, Enigmatology E*nig`ma*tol"o*gy, n. [Gr. ?, ?, an enigma + -graphy, -logy.] The art of making or of solving enigmas. [1913 Webster]

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