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单词 scripophily
释义

scripophily

[ skri-pof-uh-lee ]
/ skrɪˈpɒf ə li /

noun

the collecting by hobbyists of old stock certificates and bonds that have no intrinsic value other than their aesthetic appeal or relative rarity.

Origin of scripophily

First recorded in 1975–80; scrip1 + -o- + -phily

Words nearby scripophily

scrinium, scrip, scrip dividend, scrip issue, scripophile, scripophily, Scripps, scripsit, script, script doctor, scripter
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British Dictionary definitions for scripophily

scripophily
/ (skrɪˈpɒfɪlɪ) /

noun

the hobby of collecting bonds and share certificates, esp those of historical interest

Derived forms of scripophily

scripophile (ˈskrɪpəʊˌfaɪl), noun

Word Origin for scripophily

C20: from scrip 1 + -o- + -phily, from Greek philos loving
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