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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Proclaim \Pro*claim"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Proclaimed}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Proclaiming}.] [OE. proclamen, L. proclamare; pro
before, forward + clamare to call or cry out: cf. F.
proclamer. See {Claim}.]
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1. To make known by public announcement; to give wide
publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to
declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.
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To proclaim liberty to the captives. --Isa. lxi. 1.
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For the apparel oft proclaims the man. --Shak.
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Throughout the host proclaim
A solemn council forthwith to be held. --Milton.
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2. To outlaw by public proclamation.
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I heard myself proclaimed. --Shak.
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Syn: To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See
{Announce}.
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