English Explanatory Dictionary

surreption

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The obtaining of something in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth.
  2. An unperceived or sudden arrival.

Pronunciation

/səˌɹɛpˈʃən/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈʃən/

Word forms

surreption surreptions

Etymology

From Latin surreptio, or subreptio. Compare subreption.

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