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Compellation
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What's The Definition Of Compellation?Synonyms | Synonyms for Compellation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Compellation: See Also | Compellation In Webster's Dictionary \Com`pel*la"tion\, n. [L. compellatio, fr.
compellare to accost, fr. compellere. See {Compel}.]
Style of address or salutation; an appellation.
``Metaphorical compellations.'' --Milton.
He useth this endearing compellation, ``My little
children.'' --Bp.
Beveridge.
The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by
``Sire,'' which is nothing else but father. --Sir W.
Temple.
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