surfeit
[ sur-fit ]
/ ˈsɜr fɪt /
noun
verb (used with object)
to bring to a state of surfeit by excess of food or drink.
to supply with anything to excess or satiety; satiate.
verb (used without object)
Words nearby surfeit
surfbird, surfboard, surfboarding, surfboat, surfcasting, surfeit, surfer's knobs, surfer's knot, surffish, surficial, surfie
Origin of surfeit
SYNONYMS FOR surfeit
ANTONYMS FOR surfeit
1 lack.
OTHER WORDS FROM surfeit
un·sur·feit·ed, adjectiveun·sur·feit·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for surfeiting
surfeit
/ (ˈsɜːfɪt) /
noun
(usually foll by of) an excessive or immoderate amount
overindulgence, esp in eating or drinking
disgust, nausea, etc, caused by such overindulgence
verb
(tr) to supply or feed excessively; satiate
(intr) archaic to eat, drink, or be supplied to excess
(intr) obsolete to feel uncomfortable as a consequence of overindulgence
Derived forms of surfeit
surfeiter, nounWord Origin for surfeit
C13: from French surfait, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- 1 + faire, from Latin facere to do
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