"SPIFS" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: An acronym, variously explained as "stamps perforated for individuals or firms" or "stamps perforated with initials of firms or societies". Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} SPIFS pl (plural only)
  1. (philately) Synonym of perfins. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: perfins [synonym, synonym-of]
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