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noun
a device for stamping dates and frequently the place of origin or receipt, as on postal matter.
the information stamped by this device.
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Origin of date stamp

First recorded in 1855–60

Other definitions for date stamp (2 of 2)

date-stamp
[ deyt-stamp ]
/ ˈdeɪtˌstæmp /

verb (used with object)
to stamp the date on, as with a date stamp: He date-stamped every letter received.

Origin of date-stamp

First recorded in 1925–30
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British Dictionary definitions for date stamp

date stamp

noun
an adjustable rubber stamp for recording the date
an inked impression made by this
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