Etymology

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Today it means: Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc. Full definition →

Middle French superscription ← Late Latin superscriptio
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromsuperscriptio
  2. Middle French · derived fromsuperscription
  3. English todaysuperscription

From Middle French superscription, or its source, Late Latin superscriptio, from superscribere.

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