1. to write or inscribe on the top, outside, or surface of something
Usage: formal
2. to write an address on the outside of a letter or package
Usage: formal

Examples

• The clerk will superscribe the envelope with the recipient’s address.
• Ancient scribes would superscribe tablets with identifying marks.
• Please superscribe your name clearly on the document cover.
• The postal worker superscribed the package with handling instructions.
• Medieval manuscripts were often superscribed with the author’s name.
• The secretary superscribed each folder with the client’s information.