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superscribe

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

superscribe

/ ˌsuːpəˈskraɪb /

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

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

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

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

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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