What is "surreption"

Surreption \Sur*rep"tion\, n. [L. surreptio, or subreptio. Cf. Subreption.]

1. The act or process of getting in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth.

   Fame by surreption got May stead us for the time, but lasteth not.
   --B. Jonson.

2. A coming unperceived or suddenly.

n. 1 The obtaining of something in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth. 2 An unperceived or sudden arrival.