underprint

1 of 2

transitive verb

1

: to print or impress on the under side of

2

: to print with less density or firmness of outline than is needed

underprint

2 of 2

noun

1

: a light-colored overall pattern printed on a stamp underneath the design

2

: printing on the back of a stamp

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

under entry 1 + print

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