scripophily
[ skri-pof-uh-lee ]
noun
the collecting by hobbyists of old stock certificates and bonds that have no intrinsic value other than their aesthetic appeal or relative rarity.
Origin of scripophily
1Words Nearby scripophily
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British Dictionary definitions for scripophily
scripophily
/ (skrɪˈpɒfɪlɪ) /
noun
the hobby of collecting bonds and share certificates, esp those of historical interest
Origin of scripophily
1C20: from scrip 1 + -o- + -phily, from Greek philos loving
Derived forms of scripophily
- scripophile (ˈskrɪpəʊˌfaɪl), noun
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