sur-

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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

from Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's)

Sur, that withdraws or departs; rebellion

from Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)

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.

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