a. 1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; superficial. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rom. Law) Situated or built on another man's land, as a house. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Rom. Law) One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another man's ground. [ 1913 Webster ]