Middle English Dictionary Entry
surmǒunting(e ger.
Entry Info
| Forms | surmǒunting(e ger. Also surmuntinge. |
| Etymology |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Gaining of power or wealth; also, going beyond the mean.
Associated quotations
- a1425 *Medulla (Stnh A.1.10)25b/b : Excessus: out passyng or excesse or surmuntynge.
- (?a1439) Lydg.FP (Bod 263)4.2907 : Hasti risyng..And surmountyng bi violent rauyne And extort poweer may..atteyne In riche chaier of lordshipe for to shyne.
- c1450 Trin-C.LEDict.(Trin-C O.5.4)581/24 : Excessus: excesse, passynge oute, or surmountynge.