1 backstamp | Definition of backstamp

backstamp

transitive verb

Definition of backstamp

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: to stamp on the back specifically : to stamp (a piece of mail) with the date of receipt and the name of the receiving post office along the transportation route

backstamp

noun
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Definition of backstamp (Entry 2 of 2)

: a stamp (such as a date stamp or postmark) on the back of a piece of mail

First Known Use of backstamp

Transitive verb

1904, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for backstamp

Transitive verb

back entry 1 + stamp

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