surreption Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sur*rep"tion noun

Etymology

L. surreptio, or subreptio. Cf. Subreption.

Definitions

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.