Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SURPRISE, v. Also surpreese (Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 50; Gall. 1947 A. McCormick Galloway 184; sm.Sc. 1971).
1. As in Eng., to come upon unawares. Ppl.adj. surprizing, coming unexpectedly, unlooked for. Obs. in Eng.Sc. 1711 Burgh Rec. Gsw. (1908) 457:
There fell out an surprizing fire in his barn and barn yeard in Gorballs.
2. To be surprised, to wonder, to be taken with astonishment (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
