[f. Gr. λεξικο- LEXICON + -λογία -LOGY.] That branch of knowledge that treats of words, their form, history and meaning. Hence Lexicological a., pertaining to lexicology; Lexicologist, one skilled in lexicology (Ogilvie, 1882).
1828–32. Webster, Lexicology [citing Med. Repos.].
1867. Lane, Arab. Lex., Pref. 8. The vast collection of lexicons and lexicological works composed by Arabs.
