\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 ?.