a surfeit of something
1(a) surfeit of something — a surfeit of something formal phrase too much of something a surfeit of gossip a surfeit of wine Thesaurus: too much, extra and moresynonym Main entry: surfeit …
2a surfeit of something — formal too much of something a surfeit of gossip a surfeit of wine …
3surfeit — sur|feit [ sɜrfıt ] noun a surfeit of something FORMAL too much of something: a surfeit of wine a surfeit of gossip …
4surfeit — [[t]sɜ͟ː(r)fɪt[/t]] N SING: usu N of n A surfeit of something is an amount which is too large. [FORMAL] Rationing had put an end to a surfeit of biscuits long ago. Syn: surplus, excess …
5surfeit — UK [ˈsɜː(r)fɪt] / US [ˈsɜrfɪt] noun a surfeit of something …
6surfeit — ► NOUN 1) an excess. 2) archaic an illness caused by excessive eating or drinking. ► VERB (surfeited, surfeiting) 1) cause to be wearied of something through excess. 2) archaic overeat …
7surfeit — 1. noun /ˈsɜː.fɪt,ˈsɝː.fɪt/ a) An excessive amount of something. A surfeit of wheat is driving down the price. b) Overindulgence in either food or drink; overeating. King Henry I is said to have died of a surf …
8surfeit — sur|feit [ˈsə:fıt US ˈsə:r ] n formal [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: surfaire to overdo , from sur ( SURCHARGE) + faire to do ] a surfeit of sth an amount of something that is too large or that is more than you need = ↑excess ▪ a surfeit …
9surfeit — noun formal a surfeit of sth an amount of something that is too large or that is more than you need: a surfeit of food and drink …
10surfeit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English surfet, from Anglo French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur + faire to do, from Latin facere more at do Date: 14th century 1. an overabundant supply ; excess 2. an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in… …
