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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another's ground. Ancient-Rome, historical

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to the superficies, or surface; superficial. not-comparable
2. 2
   Situated or built on another person's land. not-comparable

   "a superficiary house"

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