Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Surbate · Sur·bate · IPA 01 v. t. To make sore or bruise, as the feet by travel. imp. & p. p. Surbated; p. pr. & vb. n. Surbating 1. To make sore or bruise, as the feet by travel.[Obs.] “Lest they their fins should bruise, and surbate sore Their tender feet upon the stony ground.” — Spenser. “Chalky land surbates and spoils oxen's feet.” — Mortimer. 2. To harass; to fatigue.[Obs.]