surtout

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Definition of surtout in English English dictionary

{n} a close over coat

A man's coat to be worn over his other garments; an overcoat, especially when long, and fitting closely like a body coat

a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat

{i} overcoat worn by men; hood having mantle worn by women

Hyphenation

sur·tout

Etymology

[ (")s&r-'tü, 's&r- ] (noun.) 1686. French, from sur over + tout all, from Latin totus whole; more at OVER.