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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superscript, n. [e.m.E. superscript (Shakespeare), late L. superscript-, p.p. stem of superscrībere.] = Superscriptio(u)n n. 1. —1615 Orkney Bp. Ct. (ed.) 44.
Alister Watsone to be put in the jogis … and to stand … quhill the preicheing end, with ane superscript with for thift about his foir head
