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1. 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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