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.
Words nearby scripophily
scrinium,
scrip,
scrip dividend,
scrip issue,
scripophile,
scripophily,
scripps,
scripsit,
script,
script doctor,
script girl
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), nounWord Origin for scripophily
C20: from
scrip
1 +
-o- +
-phily, from Greek
philos loving