v. Obs. [f. SUR- + BRAVE v.]
1. trans. To make very ‘brave’ or splendid. (Cf. BRAVE v. 5.)
1584. Hudson, Du Bartas’ Judith, III. 22. The Persians proud … With plates of gold, surbraved all their bands [orig. Fait les escailles d’or de ses armes reluire].
2. To excel in splendor or beauty.
a. 1600. W. Fowler, Wks. (S.T.S.), I. 377. He is to me the wight Whose truthe surbraues the best.
