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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

POLYGRAPHY

n.[Gr. many, and a writing; to write. ] The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

POLYGRAPHY

Po *lyg "ra *phy, n. Etym: [Gr. polygraphie.]

 

1. Much writing; writing of many books. [Obs. ] Fuller.

 

2. The art of writing in various ciphers, and of deciphering the same. [R.]

 

3. The art or practice of using a polygraph.