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Webster 1913 Edition

Surprising

Sur-pris′ing

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Adj.
Exciting surprise; extraordinary; of a nature to excite wonder and astonishment;
as,
surprising
bravery; a
surprising
escape from danger.
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Sur-pris′ing-ly
,
adv.
–
Sur-pris′ing-ness
,
Noun.
Syn. – Wonderful; extraordinary; unexpected; astonishing; striking.

Webster 1828 Edition

Surprising

SURPRI'SING

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ppr.
Falling on or taking suddenly or unawares; striking with something novel; taking by a sudden or unexpected attack.
1.
a. Exciting surprise; extraordinary; of a nature to excite wonder and astonishment; as surprising bravery; surprising patience; a surprising escape from danger.

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