inscription

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inscription at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something.
2. A short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something.
3. The activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words.