burelage

noun

bu·​re·​lage

¦bu̇rə¦läzh

plural -s

: a fine network or allover pattern of lines or dots printed on the face or back of stamp paper as a protection against fraudulent changes compare moiré

Word History

Etymology

French, from burèle, burelle barrulet (back-formation from burelé barruly) + -age

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