ˈsüpə(r)ˌskrīb, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: Latin superscribere, from super- + scribere to write — more at scribe
1. : to write or engrave on the top or surface of, outside, or directly above an object
interlinear corrections … are often hidden by smudges or by superscribed Latin characters — W.H.Bennett
bars superscribed to distinguish the numerals from words — D.E.Smith
2. : to write or engrave on the top or surface, outside, or directly above
superscribe each letter with a number indicating its relative order alphabetically — J.M.Wolfe
specifically : to write a name, title, greeting, description, or especially an address on the outside, head, or cover of
must be sent by registered post … and must be superscribed “Tenders for Agricultural Implements” — Times of India
the epistle was superscribed “To the Laodicians” — T.W.Manson