a. Of or pertaining to philately. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in philately; one who collects postage stamps, as a hobby or for investment; a stamp collector. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Philo- + Gr. 'ate`leia exemption from tax; cf. frank to send free. ] The collection of postage stamps of various issues. [ 1913 Webster ]