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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Surface,) Sorface, n. [e.m.E. surface (1611), F. surface (c1378 in Larousse).] A (constructed) surface; ? a floor. — 1646 Glasg. Univ. Mun. III 491.
In the chalmbers in the broade stair one sorface [10 s.] … In the new chalmber a sorface [12 s.]