SURPRISALS

Noun

surprisals

plural of surprisal

Source: Wiktionary


SURPRISAL

Sur*pris"al, n. Etym: [See Surprise, n.]

Definition: The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise. How to secure the lady from surprisal. Milton. Because death is uncertain, let us prevent its surprisal. Barrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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