SURTOUT

surtout

(noun) a man’s overcoat in the style of a frock coat

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

surtout (plural surtouts)

A man's overcoat; a close-bodied frock coat.

(fortifications) A raised portion of the parapet of a work at the angles, to protect from enfilade fire.

Anagrams

• rust out, tutours

Source: Wiktionary


Sur*tout", n. Etym: [F., fr. sur over + tout all.]

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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