Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood.
Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
Barely noticeable, not obvious, indistinct.
Cleverly contrived.
Cunning, skillful.
Insidious.