Definition of Superscriptions

1. Noun. (plural of superscription) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Superscriptions

1. superscription [n] - See also: superscription

Lexicographical Neighbors of Superscriptions

superschool
superschools
superscope
superscopes
superscout
superscouts
superscreen
superscreens
superscribe
superscribed
superscribes
superscribing
superscript
superscripted
superscription
superscriptions (current term)
superscripts
supersecrecies
supersecrecy
supersecret
supersecretive
supersector
supersectors
supersecular
supersecure
supersedable
supersedan
supersedans
supersede
supersedeas

Literary usage of Superscriptions

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Dictionary of the Bible: Comprising Its Antiquities, Biography, Geography by William Smith, Horatio Balch Hackett, Ezra Abbot (1872)
"But these hooks diner from Book III. in that the non-Davidic psalms, instead of being assigned by superscriptions to the I-evite singers, are left anonymous ..."

2. The principles of English grammar by John Lovell (Firm), William Lennie, Lennie, William, 1779-1852, Miller, A (1864)
"DIRECTIONS FOR superscriptions, AND FORMS OF ADDRESS TO PERSONS OF EVERY RANK..* To the King's Most Excellent Majesty.—Sire, or May it please your Majesty ..."

3. A Treatise on the Grammar of New Testament Greek: Regarded as a Sure Basis by Georg Benedikt Winer, ( (1882)
"... are the only exceptions.2 That in titles and superscriptions appellatives (especially when in the nominative case) dispense with the article, ..."

4. An Introduction to the Old Testament by Charles Henry Hamilton Wright (1890)
"... songs of degrees," or " ascents," probably designed for the pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. The superscriptions also indicate the contents of the Psalms ..."

5. Journal of a Residence in Normandy by James Augustus St. John (1831)
"Images and superscriptions on the Money of France— Political Leanings of the People—Candlemas —Smuggling— ..."

6. The Complete Italian Master: Containing the Best and Easiest Rules for by Veneroni (1809)
"... A COLLECTION OF superscriptions or ITALIAN LETTERS. TT is not my design to instruct you in tlie epistolary art, for in this every man follows his fancy, ..."

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