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perfin

[ purf-in ]

noun

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

perfin

/ ˈpɜːfɪn /

noun

  1. See spif
    philately the former name for spif

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Word History and Origins

Origin of perfin1

perf(orated) in(itial)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of perfin1

from perf ( orated with ) in ( itials )

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