ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈskripshən noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin superscription-, superscriptio, from Latin superscriptus (past participle of superscribere to superscribe) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : something that is written or engraved on the surface of, outside, or above something else (as an address on a letter or envelope, an inscription, title, or description)
letters to His Majesty the King bear the superscription — “To the King's Most Excellent Majesty” — Noreen Routledge
coins worn by abrasion must be accepted so long as the superscription thereon can be distinguished — U.S. Post Office Manual
some that bear the superscription “A Psalm of David” — A.J.Feldman
2. : the part of a pharmaceutical prescription which contains the Latin word recipe or the sign ℞