Surprise

ser-prlzr, v. t. [-prised (-prizdO, -prising.] To come or fall upon suddenly and unexpectedly; to strike with wonder or astonishment by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to throw the mind of into disorder. to by the something view or to suddenh' the mind; presented to con- ' fuse.— n. Act of coming upon una- Surplice, wares, or of taking suddenly and without preparation. (Law.) State of being surprised, or taken unexpectedly. A moderate degree of sudden wonder and astonishment; amazement. — Surpris'iug, p. a. Exciting surprise: wonderful; extraordinary; astonishing. — Surpris/'al, n. Act of surprising, or coming upon suddenly and unexpectedly; or state of being surprised.