superscription
Americannoun
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the act of superscribing.
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something that is superscribed.
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an address on a letter, parcel, or the like.
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Pharmacology. the sign ℞, meaning “take,” at the beginning of a prescription.
noun
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the act of superscribing
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a superscribed title, address, etc
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the symbol ( ) at the head of a medical prescription, which stands for the Latin word recipe (take)
Etymology
Origin of superscription
1350–1400; Middle English superscripcioun < Late Latin superscrīptiōn- (stem of superscrīptiō ) a writing above. See superscript, -ion
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The letter, which was without superscription, fell into the hands of the Electress, who, believing it intended for herself, received it with delight.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott
Many wore badges cut from the large copper coins then in use and bearing the sacred image and superscription of Liberty.
From Liberty In The Nineteenth Century by Frederic May Holland
Titian, Plate 126, in dealing with the incident of the tribute to Cæsar, has selected the moment Doré selected, when Jesus asks, "Whose image and superscription hath it?"
From The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Henry Turner Bailey
He glanced at the superscription and gave it back.
From The Truants by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
The superscription and the subscription should alike be in accordance with the tone of the communication, and the domestic or social relation of those between whom it passes.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
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