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backstamp Definition

back·stamp (-stamp′)

noun

a postmark on the back of a piece of mail to record place and date of arrival

transitive verb

to apply such a mark to

backstamp Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The cover has a different backstamp from the first example.

Adjective modifier

  • horizontal: Several of the badges e.g. swimmer, pilot have the horizontal backstamp applied vertically.
  • special: A special backstamp was produced which included the pattern name, the retailer's name and the pottery manufacturer's name.