superscribe

verb

su·​per·​scribe ˈsü-pər-ˌskrīb 

ˌsü-pər-ˈ

superscribed; superscribing

transitive verb

1

: to write (something, such as a name or address) on the outside or cover of : address

2

: to write or engrave on the top or outside

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin superscribere, from super- + scribere to write — more at scribe

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

superscribe

verb

su·​per·​scribe ˈsü-pər-ˌskrīb 

superscribed; superscribing

1

: to write (as a name or address) on the outside or cover of

2

: to write or engrave on the top or outside