Definition of "superscribe" in English

verb

1. (transitive) to write on the exterior of, the surface of, or above.

   • He superscribed each character with its Latin-alphabet equivalent.

2. (transitive) to write (something) on the exterior of an object, such as a document or an envelope.

   • His wife superscribed her own notes on each of his letters before sending them in packets to the editor.

3. (transitive) To address (an envelope etc.).