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CIDE DICTIONARY

surreption

CIDE DICTIONARY

surreptionn. [L. surreptio, or subreptio. Cf. Subreption.].
  •  The act or process of getting in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth.  [1913 Webster]
    "Fame by surreption got
    May stead us for the time, but lasteth not.
    "  [1913 Webster]
  •  A coming unperceived or suddenly.  [1913 Webster]

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