superscription

Other forms: superscriptions

Definitions of superscription
  1. noun
    an inscription written above something else
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    type of:
    inscription, lettering
    letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
  2. noun
    the activity of superscribing
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    type of:
    inscription
    the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
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