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gigantology|dʒaɪgænˈtɒlədʒɪ| [a. F. gigantologie, f. Gr. γιγαντ(ο)-, γίγᾱς giant + -λογία: see -logy.] Discussions or treatises about giants.
1773Paterson Bibl. West. p. vi, Astrology, Geomancy, Sorcery, Gigantology and other Marvellous History. 1811Dibdin Bibliomania (ed. 2) 503 note, The word ‘Gigantology’ first introduced by Mr. Paterson..was used by the French more than two centuries ago. 1865Reader 14 Oct. 419/2 There is but little material to fill up the history of gigantology between the men of renown and the giants of romance. |