PROMULGE

Etymology

Verb

promulge (third-person singular simple present promulges, present participle promulging, simple past and past participle promulged)

(transitive) To promulgate; to publish or teach.

Synonyms

• (to publish): disclose, make known; See also announce

• (to teach): educate, instruct

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*mulge", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promulged; p. pr. & vb. n. Promulging.] Etym: [Cf. F. promulguer. See Promulgate.]

Definition: To promulgate; to publish or teach. Blackstone. Extraordinary doctrines these for the age in which they were promulged. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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