Superscribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /suːpəˈskɹʌɪb/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Superscribe is a verb meaning (transitive) to write on the exterior of, the surface of, or above.
Meaning
(transitive) to write on the exterior of, the surface of, or above.
More Meanings
- (transitive) to write (something) on the exterior of an object, such as a document or an envelope.
- (transitive) To address (an envelope etc.).
Example Sentences
He superscribed each character with its Latin-alphabet equivalent.
His wife superscribed her own notes on each of his letters before sending them in packets to the editor.
That Friday, which began like any other, when my fate was brought up from the kitchen, superscribed to me, and put into my ignorant hand.
Word Forms
- superscribes
- superscribing
- superscribed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superinscribe, inscribe, enscribe, manuscribe, endoss, scribe.
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