describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
Light or delicate; slight; thin.
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
Slyly.