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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Surging, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. surging (1566), f. surge v. Cf. Surgie,adj.] fig. Rising or swelling, as in large waves. —a1585 Maitl. Q. 200/1.
With siching sad and surging sorrow soir My cairfull corps richt peteouslie opprest
