superscription
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The superscription and the subscription should alike be in accordance with the tone of the communication, and the domestic or social relation of those between whom it passes.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
Lady Mary had no sooner glanced at the superscription than she sent her maid downstairs to bring the lackey immediately to her boudoir.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
From Isa," Virginia said as she glanced at the superscription; then tearing open the envelope, and glancing down the first page, "Molly is married! to a rich planter, too!
From Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children by Martha Finley
So the man inevitably stopped between them, and, when he lifted up the salver, it was impossible but that the Parson should observe the superscription.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
Titian, Plate 126, in dealing with the incident of the tribute to Cæsar, has selected the moment Doré selected, when Jesus asks, "Whose image and superscription hath it?"
From The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Henry Turner Bailey
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