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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

superscription

/ˌsuːpərˈskrɪpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does superscription mean?

noun

A note or inscription written above a line of text, especially in a book or manuscript. A superscription is often used to indicate the author or source of a passage.

Example

"The superscription at the top of the page read 'From the desk of John Smith, 1850'."

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