Definitions for overprints
overprints
o·ver·print
Spelling: [verb oh-ver-print; noun oh-ver-print]
IPA: /verb ˌoʊ vərˈprɪnt; noun ˈoʊ vərˌprɪnt/
Overprints is a 10 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.
You can make 791 anagrams from letters in overprints (einoprrstv).
Definitions for overprints
noun
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Printing. a quantity of printing in excess of that desired; overrun.
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Philately.
any word, inscription, or device written or printed on the face of a stamp that alters, limits, or describes its use, place of issue, or character.
a stamp so marked.
verb (used with object)
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Printing. to print additional material or another color on a form or sheet previously printed.
Origin of overprints
First recorded in 1850-55; over- + print
Examples for overprints
The overprint in each case is in shiny black ink, the figure being 13 mm.