Late 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Hale (1609–1676), judge and writer. From propalate + -ion, originally after post-classical Latin propalatio publication, disclosure, publication of a book.
Definition of propalation in US English:
propalation
noun
rare
The disclosing or revelation of something.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Matthew Hale (1609–1676), judge and writer. From propalate + -ion, originally after post-classical Latin propalatio publication, disclosure, publication of a book.