superscription

n. [ L. superscriptio. See Superscribe. ] 1. The act of superscribing. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is written or engraved on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, or the like. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

The superscription of his accusation was written over, The King of the Jews. Mark xv. 26. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Pharm.) That part of a prescription which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign &unr_;. [ 1913 Webster ]