noun
- plural of oghamist; scholars or experts who study or practice ogham, an ancient Celtic alphabet and writing system.
Usage: specialized/academic; historical
Examples
- Medieval oghamists preserved knowledge of the ancient Celtic script through careful manuscript study.
- Modern oghamists continue to debate the origins and uses of ogham in pre-Christian Ireland.
- The conference brought together oghamists from universities across Europe to share their research.
- Oghamists have identified ogham inscriptions on standing stones throughout the British Isles.