Philately

fi-lat′e-li, n. the study and collection of postage and revenue stamps and labels (also Timbrophily , Timbrology ).— adj. Philatel′ic .— n. Philat′elist , one devoted to this pursuit. [Formed in 1865 from Gr. philos , loving, atelēs , free of tax, 'prepaid'— a- , neg., telos , tax.]