perfin

[ purf-in ]

/ ˈpɜrfˌɪn /

noun

a postage stamp having perforated initials punched into the paper: used by businesses to prevent unauthorized use of stamps.

Nearby words

perfector, perfector press, perfervid, perfidious, perfidy, perfin, perfing, perfoliate, perfoliate bellwort, perforate, perforated

Origin of perfin

perf(orated) in(itial)

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British Dictionary definitions for perfin

perfin

/ (ˈpɜːfɪn) /

noun

philately the former name for spif

Word Origin for perfin

from perf (orated with) in (itials)

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