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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1632
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Surcrease, v. [e.m.E. surcreasyng pres. p. (1566), OF surcreiss-, pres. stem of surcreistre (OED), -croistre (15th c. in Larousse), L. crescere to grow.] intr. To grow over. — 1632 Lithgow Trav. iii 94.
If any … digge deepe holes, the earth of it selfe in a small time will surcrease without any ayde of man
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