ssur·prise surprise: : an unexpected event, piece of information, etc. : an unexpected gift, party, etc. : the feeling caused by something that is unexpected or unusual Origin of SURPRISE Middle English suppryse exaction, seizure, from Anglo-French sousprise, supprise, from feminine of supris, surpris, suspris, past participle of surprendre & susprendre to capture, take by surprise, from sur- & sus-, suz under + prendre to take — more at prize, sous First Known Use: 15th century
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