SINCE 1828
overprint
verb
over·print
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈprint
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\
overprinted;
overprinting;
overprints
Definition of overprint
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to print over with something additional
overprint
noun
over·print
| \ ˈō-vər-ˌprint
\
\
Definition of overprint (Entry 2 of 2)
: something added by or as if by overprinting
especially
: a printed marking added to a postage or revenue stamp especially to alter the original or to commemorate a special event
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overprint
verb
English Language Learners Definition of overprint
: to add something to (a picture, document, etc.) by printing
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