Su`per*scrip"tion (?), n. [L.
superscriptio. See Superscribe.] 1.
The act of superscribing.
2. That which is written or engraved on the
surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on
a letter, envelope, or the like. Holland.
The superscription of his accusation was written
over, The King of the Jews.
Mark xv. 26.
3. (Pharm.) That part of a prescription
which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign
&?;.
Su`per*scrip"tion (?), n. [L.
superscriptio. See Superscribe.] 1.
The act of superscribing.
2. That which is written or engraved on the
surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on
a letter, envelope, or the like. Holland.
The superscription of his accusation was written
over, The King of the Jews.
Mark xv. 26.
3. (Pharm.) That part of a prescription
which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign
&?;.
