PHILATELY

philately, stamp collecting, stamp collection

(noun) the collection and study of postage stamps

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

philately (countable and uncountable, plural philatelies)

Stamp collecting.

The study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

Source: Wiktionary


Phi*lat"e*ly, n. Etym: [Philo- + Gr. frank to send free.]

Definition: The collection of postage stamps of various issues.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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