superscribe

[ soo-per-skrahyb, soo-per-skrahyb ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·scribed, su·per·scrib·ing.

1. to write (words, letters, one's name, address, etc.) above or on something.
2. to inscribe or mark with writing at the top or on the outside or surface of; put an inscription above or on:

   to superscribe the cover of a text with corrections.

superscribe

/ ˌsuːpəˈskraɪb /

verb

1. tr to write (an inscription, name, etc) above, on top of, or outside

Other Words From

• un·super·scribed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of superscribe¹

1590–1600; < Latin superscrībere, equivalent to super- super- + scrībere to write; scribe ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of superscribe¹

C16: from Latin superscrībere, from super- + scrībere to write

Example Sentences

He could barely see to sign his name and superscribe the envelope.

From Project Gutenberg

She endeavoured in vain to superscribe it: so desired me to do it.

From Project Gutenberg

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