superscription
Example Sentences
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"Very well," replied Lord Bolingbroke, something hastily; and I noticed that he dropped his hand over the superscription of the letter.
From Lawrence Clavering by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
Writing his acceptance of his uncle's offer had not been pleasant, yet now that it was done he contemplated the superscription, "R. Harding, Esq.," with grave satisfaction.
From Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel by Margaret Veley
He glanced at the superscription and gave it back.
From The Truants by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
From Isa," Virginia said as she glanced at the superscription; then tearing open the envelope, and glancing down the first page, "Molly is married! to a rich planter, too!
From Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children by Martha Finley
I started, as one does at an unexpected presence, to find an envelope among them with his familiar superscription.
From A Woman of Genius by Mary Hunter Austin
