"outer coat," early 14c., from Old French surcote "outer garment," from sur- "on, upon, over, above" (see sur- (1)) + cote (see coat (n.)).
sur-
sura
surcease
surcharge
surcingle
surcoat
surculation
surd
sure
surefire
surely
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