'Surfel' definitions:

Definition of 'Surfel'

From: GCIDE
  • Surfel \Sur"fel\, Surfle \Sur"fle\, v. t. [Cf. Sulphur.] To wash, as the face, with a cosmetic water, said by some to be prepared from the sulphur. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • She shall no oftener powder her hair, [or] surfel her cheeks, . . . but she shall as often gaze on my picture. --Ford. [1913 Webster]