counterstamp

[n. koun-ter-stamp; v. koun-ter-stamp]

coun·ter·stamp

[n. koun-ter-stamp; v. koun-ter-stamp]
noun
1.
a stamp added to a stamped paper or document as a qualifying mark.
2.
Numismatics. countermark (def. 1).
verb (used with object)
3.
to stamp (a paper or document) already stamped.
4.
Numismatics. countermark (def. 2).

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Origin:
counter- + stamp
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