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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Surgie, adj. [e.m.E. surgye (1582), surgy (1602); Surge n.] Full of surges or swells; swelling, rolling, violent. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I 106/26.
Well know I that this surgie sea, Is lacking march or ground
