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surmounted

 
Dictionary: Sur·mount·ed

a.

1. (Arch.) Having its vertical height greater than the half span; -- said of an arch.

2. (Her.) Partly covered by another charge; -- said of an ordinary or other bearing.


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1. See arch.

2. Element placed over another part, such as a door-case surmounted by a sopraporta.

 
 
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