superscription

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The earlier tradition as to the superscription is obscure, but it would seem that it ought to be considered part of the relic which Constantine sent to Rome.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

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 Hartley, Cecil B.

"It appeared," says Prof. Lyell, "from his explanation of 'Whose superscription is this?' that he supposed the piece of money to be a dollar note, to which C�sar had put his signature."

From Slavery and the Constitution by Bowditch, William Ingersoll

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 Lang, Andrew

Many wore badges cut from the large copper coins then in use and bearing the sacred image and superscription of Liberty.

From Liberty In The Nineteenth Century by Holland, Frederic May