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compellation

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COMPELLATION

n.Style or manner of address; the word of salutation. The compellation of the Kings of France is by sire.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COMPELLATION

Com `pel *la "tion, n. Etym: [L. compellatio, fr. compellare to accost, fr. compellere. See Compel. ]

Defn: 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.