surfel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sur"fel, Sur"fle transitive verb (Also<

• Surfel
• Surfle

)

Etymology

Cf. Sulphur.

Definitions

1. To wash, as the face, with a cosmetic water, said by some to be prepared from the sulphur. Obs.

   She shall no oftener powder her hair, [or] surfel her cheeks, . . . but she shall as often gaze on my picture. Ford.