SURFEL
Sur"fel, Sur"fle, v. t. Etym: [Cf. Sulphur.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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