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Webster 1913 Edition
Compellation
Comˊpel-la′tion
,Noun.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Compellation
COMPELLATION
,Noun.
The compellation of the Kings of France is by sire.
Definition 2024
compellation
compellation
English
Noun
compellation (plural compellations)
- The act of directing oneself directly to another.
- A designation, identifying name or title.
Translations
the act of directing oneself directly to another
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