en surtout

adverb (or adjective)

en sur·​tout

¦äⁿ(ˌ)sər¦tü,

äⁿ ˈsərˌtü

: 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

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, as a centerpiece

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