OVERPRINT


Meaning of OVERPRINT in English

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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .