Surtout

sSr-toot', n. A man's coat worn over his other garments an overcoat, esp. when long and fitting closely. [F., sur and tout, all.] Surveillance, "se^-vaKyoxs, n. Watch inspection, [F., surveUler, to watch over, sur and veiller, L. rigUare, to watch.] 8urvey. ser-va', v. [-veted (-vad'), -veyixg] To inspect or take a view of, as from a high place to view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine with reterence to condition, situation, and value to determine the form, extent, position, etc. (of a tract of land, a coast, harbor, etc.), by means of linear and angular measurements. [OF. surveoir, sur and veoir, L. videre, to see.] — Sur'vey, n. A general view, as from an elevated place a particular view examination; esp.. an official examination of the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality operation of findirg the contour, dimensions, position, or Other particulars of any part of the earth's surface a measured plan and description of any line or portion of count'-y a district for the collection of the customs. — Surveying, n. That branch of applied mathematics which teaches the art of determining the area of anv portion of the earth's surface, with an accurate delineation of the same on paper. — Survey'or, -er, a. An overseer superintendent one who views and examines for the purpose of ascertaining the condition, quantity, or quality of anything; one who measures land, or practices the art of surveying. (Customs.) An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty a gauger in the U. an officer who ascertains the weight and quantitv of goods subject to duty.— Survey 'orship, n. Office of a surveyor.