Usually means: Measurement system for identifying criminals.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (bertillonage)

noun:  (historical) An early form of biometric identification used on criminals by the French police, making use of distinguishing anthropometric measurements, such as head size, arm span and scars.
noun:  (by extension) A similar form of identification of used on racing greyhounds.

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