Surname

sgr'nam, Sr'nai n. A name or appellation added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, as William Smith; an appellation added to the original name. — Surname', sfin, cube, full; moon, fo"6t; cow, oil v. t. [-named (-namd'), -naming.] To name or call by an appellation added to the original name.; Surpa , ser-pas', v. t. [-pa ed (-pasf), -pa ing.] To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed, excel, outdo, outstrip. — Surpa 'ing, p. a. Excellent in an eminent degree; exceeding others. or Surplice, ser'plis, h. (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dre by the clergy of certain churches. a Surplus, ser'plus, n. That which remains when use is satisfied; exce beyond what is prescribed or wanted.— Sur'pl us age, -ej, n. Surplus; exce . (Luw.) Matter in pleading not nece ary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected.