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perfin
(per¦fin)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpəːfɪn/
noun
Philately
a postage stamp perforated with the initials or insignia of an organization, especially to prevent misuse.
Origin:
1950s
: from
perf(orated) in(itials)
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