'Surprisal' definitions:
Definition of 'surprisal'
(from WordNet)
noun
The act of surprising someone [syn: surprise, surprisal]
Definition of 'Surprisal'
From: GCIDE
- Surprisal \Sur*pris"al\, n. [See Surprise, n.] The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise. [1913 Webster]
- How to secure the lady from surprisal. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Because death is uncertain, let us prevent its surprisal. --Barrow. [1913 Webster]