en surtout
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en sur·tout | \ ¦äⁿ(ˌ)sər¦tü, äⁿ ˈsərˌtü \
Definition of en surtout
: in a centered position on another as if laid on top of it
—used of one coat of arms in respect to another, especially of that of a wife in respect to that of her husband
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