n. [ F. ]
A numerous nobility causeth poverty and inconvenience in a state, for it is surcharge of expense. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Four charged two, and two surcharged one. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Your head reclined, as hiding grief from view,
Droops like a rose surcharged with morning dew. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of surcharging; also, surcharge, surplus. [ Obs. ] Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who surcharges. [ 1913 Webster ]