superscribe

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

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verb (used with object), su·per·scribed, su·per·scrib·ing.

to write (words, letters, one's name, address, etc.) above or on something.
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.

Origin of superscribe

1590–1600; < Latin superscrībere, equivalent to super- super- + scrībere to write; see scribe¹

Related formsun·su·per·scribed, adjective

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Related Words for superscribe

forward, send, address, sign, route, dispatch, mark, consign, remit, transmit, ship, label, inscribe, superscribe, postmark, mail, designate, underwrite, authenticate, notarize

Examples from the Web for superscribe

Historical Examples of superscribe

He could barely see to sign his name and superscribe the envelope.
Cudjo's Cave
J. T. Trowbridge
She endeavoured in vain to superscribe it: so desired me to do it.
Clarissa, Or The History Of A Young Lady, Volume 8
Samuel Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for superscribe

superscribe

verb

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

Word Origin for superscribe

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

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