1. writes or inscribes on the top, outside, or surface of something
Usage: formal
2. writes an address on the outside of a letter or package
Usage: formal

Examples

• She superscribes each envelope with careful handwriting.
• The clerk superscribes the package with the delivery address.
• He superscribes his name on the cover of each notebook.
• The secretary superscribes all outgoing correspondence.
• The artist superscribes a title on each of her paintings.
• They superscribe the date on every document for record keeping.