v. t. [ L. superstructus, p. p. of superstruere to build upon; super over + struere to build. See Super-, and Structure. ] To build over or upon another structure; to erect upon a foundation. [ 1913 Webster ]
This is the only proper basis on which to superstruct first innocency and then virtue. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
My own profession hath taught me not to erect new superstructions upon an old ruin. Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Built or erected on something else. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who builds a superstructure. [ R. ] R. North. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. superstructure. ]
You have added to your natural endowments the superstructure of study. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]