v. Obs. [Altered form of SUPPRESS, after surprise (beside supprise).] trans. = SUPPRESS v. 6.

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1566.  Gascoigne, Jocasta, Epil. 22. Thambitious sonne doth oft surpresse his sire.

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1577–82.  Breton, Toyes Idle Head, Wks. (Grosart), I. 51/1. Some sayd, that Children should surpressed be by feare.

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1607.  Walkington, Optic Glass, 31. Not molested by this terrestrial masse, which otherwise will bee a burthen ready to surpress the soul.

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