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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Surfeting,) Surffetting, vbl. n. Also: surfesting. [e.m.E. surfettynge (1526), surfetting (1604); Surfet v.] The action of Surfet v. a, or an instance of this. — a1578 Pitsc. I 13/7.
Thay that ar maist furthie in the ingyring and surffetting thame sellffis leives without meassoure or obedience eftir thair awin pleasour 1584 Sempill in Sat. P. xlv 287.
Whidder … gif it was the gude wyne sect, Or surfesting of sundrie spyces … sic ane seiknes hes he tane That [etc.]
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