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单词 surtout
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Definition of surtout in English:

surtout

noun ˈsəːtuːsəːˈtuː(t)sərˈto͞o(t)
historical
  • A man's greatcoat of a similar style to a frock coat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He had a white beard and wore a black skull cap and a broad-cloth surtout, and was a most repulsive sight to see.
    • As a young man he was a sight to see, coming up Regent Street in his blue surtout, military light blue trousers, and black stockings with red stripes.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from sur 'over' + tout 'everything'.

 
 

Definition of surtout in US English:

surtout

nounsərˈto͞o(t)
historical
  • A man's overcoat of a style similar to a frock coat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As a young man he was a sight to see, coming up Regent Street in his blue surtout, military light blue trousers, and black stockings with red stripes.
    • He had a white beard and wore a black skull cap and a broad-cloth surtout, and was a most repulsive sight to see.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from sur ‘over’ + tout ‘everything’.

 
 
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