superscription

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
  2. An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece.
  3. The act of superscribing.

Pronunciation

/suːpəˈskɹɪpʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superscription.wav

Word forms

superscription superscriptions

Etymology

From Middle French superscription, or its source, Late Latin superscriptio, from superscribere.

Related words

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