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.