Kéziratoknál
Kéziratoknál is a Hungarian expression that literally means “at the manuscripts” and is used to refer to activities, places, or contexts related to manuscript sources. In scholarly and archival language, it denotes engagement with primary handwritten documents rather than printed texts, and it can describe work conducted directly with such materials.
Linguistic usage and scope: The form kézirat means manuscript, while the suffix -nál marks location or topical
Context and practices: In Hungary, as in many countries with medieval and early modern manuscript traditions,
Significance: Manuscripts provide unique insights into language, culture, religion, and daily life of past societies. The
See also: Manuscripts, Paleography, Textual criticism, Library science, Archival studies.