Etymology

dessus

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Today it means: The highest voice or part, often a violin or soprano vocal line. Full definition →

French dessus
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  1. French · borrowed fromdessus
  2. French · borrowed fromdessus
  3. English todaydessus

Borrowed from French dessus.

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