overprint

overprint
v. /oh'veuhr print"/; n. /oh"veuhr print'/, v.t.
1. Print. to print additional material or another color on a form or sheet previously printed.
n.
2. Print. a quantity of printing in excess of that desired; overrun.
3. Philately.
a. 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.
b. a stamp so marked.
[1850-55; OVER- + PRINT]

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