SURFACE (2)

Sur″face (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Surfaced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Surfacing (?).] 1. 1. To give a surface to; especially, to cause to have a smooth or plain surface; to make smooth or plain.
2. 2. To work over the surface or soil of, as ground, in hunting for gold.