Sud"den, adv. Suddenly; unexpectedly. [R.]

Herbs of every leaf that sudden flowered.

Milton.

Sud"den, n. An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

All of a sudden, On a sudden, Of a sudden, sooner than was expected;

without the usual preparation; suddenly.

How art thou lost! how on a sudden lost!

Milton.

He withdrew his opposition all of a sudden.

Thackeray.

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