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单词 precancel
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Definition of precancel in English:

precancel

(also precancell)
noun ˈpriːkansl
US
  • A postage stamp that has been cancelled prior to being used on an item of mail, often to facilitate bulk mailing.

verb ˈpriːkansl
US
  • 1with object Philately. To cancel (a postage stamp) by means of a frank ahead of its use, often to facilitate bulk mailing.

  • 2with object To cancel beforehand; to cancel giving prior notice.

Origin

Early 20th century. Apparently shortened from precancellation, probably originally as a graphic abbreviation
early 20th century; earliest use found in Conditions Use of Precanceled Postage Stamps. From pre- + cancel.

Definition of precancel in US English:

precancel

(also precancell)
nounˈpriːkansl
US
  • A postage stamp that has been cancelled prior to being used on an item of mail, often to facilitate bulk mailing.

verbˈpriːkansl
US
  • 1with object Philately. To cancel (a postage stamp) by means of a frank ahead of its use, often to facilitate bulk mailing.

  • 2with object To cancel beforehand; to cancel giving prior notice.

Origin

Early 20th century. Apparently shortened from precancellation, probably originally as a graphic abbreviation<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in Conditions Use of Precanceled Postage Stamps. From pre- + cancel.

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