superscription

Something written above or outside something else.

The act of superscribing.

The part of a prescription that bears the Latin word recipe represented by the symbol ℞.

The act of superscribing.

That which is written or engraved on the outside of or above something else; especially, an address on a letter.

The act of superscribing.

That which is written or engraved on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, or the like.

That part of a prescription which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign �.

Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.

An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece; compare colophon.