semipostal

adj, noun — 2 senses

semipostal

adj

Etymology From semi- + postal.

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Philately Of a postage stamp, issued and sold for a higher price than its face value, with the excess monies transferred to a third party, typically a charity.

semipostal

noun

Etymology From semi- + postal.

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Philately A postage stamp of this kind.

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