Sur*rep"tion (?), n. [L. surreptio, or subreptio. Cf. Subreption.]
1.
The act or process of getting in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth.
Fame by surreption got
May stead us for the time, but lasteth not.
B. Jonson.
2.
A coming unperceived or suddenly.
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