superstruct

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Superstruct \Su`per*struct"\, v. t. [L. superstructus, p. p. of
   superstruere to build upon; super over + struere to build.
   See {Super-}, and {Structure}.]
   To build over or upon another structure; to erect upon a
   foundation.
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         This is the only proper basis on which to superstruct
         first innocency and then virtue.         --Dr. H. More.
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