Polyfoto1
/ˈpɒlɪˌfəʊtəʊ/(also Polyphoto) Chiefly British. Now historical
noun
A small portrait photograph, one of a series (usually of forty-eight) taken in quick succession, especially in an automatic kiosk. Frequently attributive, as Polyfoto kiosk, etc.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Trade Marks Journal. From poly- + foto, alteration of photo, perhaps after Danish Polyfoto.
polyfoto2
/ˈpɒlɪˌfəʊtəʊ/(also polyphoto) British rare
verb
[with object] To take a Polyfoto of (a person).
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in ‘Anthony Gilbert’ (1899–1973) (real name Lucy Malleson). From Polyfoto.