superscribe

• Verbe anglais signifiant écrire ou graver en haut, à l’extérieur ou à la surface de quelque chose ; en particulier, inscrire l’adresse sur l’extérieur d’une lettre ou d’un paquet.

An obsolete verb meaning to write or engrave on the top, outside, or surface of something; to address (a letter or parcel) by writing on the outside.

1. Write on the top or outsideC1formal

   To write something on the top or outer surface of an object, such as a letter or package.

   Écrire sur le dessus ou à l'extérieur

   • Please superscribe the envelope with the recipient's address.
   • He superscribed the package with a clear label.
   • The document was superscribed with the date and title.

   Synonymesaddressinscribelabelwrite

2. Write on the outside or upper partC1formal

   To inscribe or mark on the upper or external part of something, often for identification.

   Inscrire sur le dessus ou à l'extérieur

   • The artist superscribed his name on the top of the canvas.
   • She superscribed the folder with the project name.
   • The ancient scroll was superscribed with a title in gold ink.

   Synonymesaddressinscribelabelmarkwrite on