'On a sudden' definitions:
Definition of 'On a sudden'
From: GCIDE
- Sudden \Sud"den\, n. An unexpected occurrence; a surprise. [1913 Webster]
- All of a sudden, On a sudden, Of a sudden, sooner than was expected; without the usual preparation; suddenly. [1913 Webster]
- How art thou lost! how on a sudden lost! --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- He withdrew his opposition all of a sudden. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]