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n. ~ Diplomatics · An indication of the name of the author of a document or of its action that appears in the protocol. Citations: †(Duranti 1998, p. 143) Today, the superscription tends to take the f [..]
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late 14c., from Latin superscriptionem (nominative superscriptio) "a writing above," noun of action from past participle stem of superscribere (see superscript).
Source: etymonline.com

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Something written, printed, or engraved at the top or on the outside surface of an object, especially a name and/or address on the outside of an envelope or parcel.
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(n) an inscription written above something else(n) the activity of superscribing
Source: beedictionary.com





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