a. Obs. rare1. [f. SUR- = SUPER- 2 + CRESCENT a.] Growing upon or over.

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1626.  J. Gresham, Pict. Incest (1876), 26. She [sc. Myrrha] With willing minde her selfe doth subiugate To the surcrescent [printed surrescent] barque.

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