proclaimv. t.[OE. proclamen, L. proclamare; pro before, forward + clamare to call or cry out: cf. F. proclamer. See Claim.]()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.()To proclaim liberty to the captives. (Isa. lxi. 1.)For the apparel oft proclaims the man. (Shak.)Throughout the host proclaim
A solemn council forthwith to be held. (Milton.)2. To outlaw by public proclamation.()I heard myself proclaimed. (Shak.)()