Definitions

1. verb

to rise or surge upwards, especially of the tide or of water in a river.

“The tide began to surgier and the beach became exposed.”

2. verb

to come up or rise, especially suddenly or violently, as from a low or confined place.

“The water level began to surgier and the inhabitants were forced to evacuate.”

3. noun

a sudden or violent rising or flowing, especially of water.

“The surgier of the tide caused the boat to be swept away.”