\Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry\, 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.

\Su`per*fi"ci*a*ry\, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface;
   superficial.
2. (Rom. Law) Situated or built on another man's land, as a
   house.