surprisal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of surprising someone
    surprise.

WordNet

Sur*pris"al noun
Etymology
See Surprise, n.
Definitions
  1. The act of surprising, or state of being surprised; surprise.
    How to secure the lady from surprisal. Milton.
    Because death is uncertain, let us prevent its surprisal. Barrow.

Webster 1913