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noun
Perforated initial; a series of small holes punched into a stamp and forming a letter, series of letters or other design for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized use of the stamps.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately
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noun
A stamp marked with perforated initials.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately
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History
From the first syllables of perforated initial.
Across languages
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