superscription
English
/suːpəˈskɹɪpʃ(ə)n/
noun
Definitions
- Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
- An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece.
- The act of superscribing.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French superscription derived from Latin superscriptio.
Origin
Latin
superscriptio
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Cognates and derived terms
- scriptio Latin
- superscriptio Latin
- superscription Middle French