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bertillonage Tweet Definition of bertillonage Like Definition of bertillonage on Facebook
noun 
  1. Originally, a system for the identification of criminals making use of anthropometric measurements " including head size, arm span, scars, distinguishing features and the like. The usage has been extended to encompass a means of identification of racing greyhounds.
Etymology: ; from the name of the inventor, w:Alphonse Bertillon, Alphonse Bertillon

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