cut square

noun

, Philately.

a stamp cut from the envelope on which it has been printed so as to leave a square margin.

Here a sort of panel, cut square, and covered with round embossments in various positions, simulated a vague bas-relief.

The openings may be cut square or ornamental as desired, leaving a strip at each side and one in the center.

There is also upon the sleeves, which are cut square and very wide, a deep band.

All the natives of this region wear the hair much in the same manner, cut square across the forehead, and flowing behind.

If a feather tongue is to be used it is cut diagonally from the board (B) and the ends cut square as shown by the dotted line.

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