1 (also absol.) (of an author, publisher, etc.) prepare and issue (a book, newspaper, engraving, etc.) for public sale.
2 make generally known.
3 announce (an edict etc.) formally; read (marriage banns).
4 Law communicate (a libel etc.) to a third party.
Derivatives:
publishable adj.
Etymology: ME puplise etc. f. OF puplier, publier f. L publicare (as PUBLIC)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.