Origin:
1680–90; < French: literally, over all, equivalent to sur upon, on (see sur-1) + tout everything
1680–90; < French: literally, over all, equivalent to sur upon, on (see sur-1) + tout everything
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surtout (ˈsɜːtuː, French syrtu) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a man's overcoat resembling a frock coat, popular in the late 19th century | |
| [C17: from French, from sur over + tout all] | |
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