GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Surface (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Surfaced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Surfacing (?).]
   1. To give a surface to; especially, to cause to have a smooth or plain surface; to make smooth or plain.
   
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   2. To work over the surface or soil of, as ground, in hunting for gold.
   
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