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perfin

[ purf-in ]
/ ˈpɜrfˌɪn /

noun

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

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Origin of perfin

perf(orated)in(itial)

Words nearby perfin

perfect stage, perfect storm, perfervid, perfidious, perfidy, perfin, perfing, perfoliate, perfoliate bellwort, perforate, perforated
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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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