Sur- \Sur-\ [F. sur over, above, contr. fr. L. super, supra. See
   Super-.]
   A prefix signifying over, above, beyond, upon.
   [1913 Webster]

	

	Sur
    n 1: a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea;
         formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks [syn:
         Sur, Tyre]

	

	Sur, that withdraws or departs; rebellion

	

	SUR. A French word which signifies upon, on. It is very frequently used in 
connexion with other words as, sur rule to take deposition, sur trover and 
conversion, and the like.