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The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise.

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  1. n. The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise.
  2. n. the act of surprising someone
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. n the act of surprising someone