perfin

[purf-in]

noun

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

Origin of perfin

perf(orated) in(itial)

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British Dictionary definitions for perfin

perfin

noun

philately the former name for spif

Word Origin for perfin

from perf (orated with) in (itials)

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