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Style of address or salutation; an appellation.

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  1. n. Style of address or salutation; an appellation.
  2. 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.
  3. Style of address or salutation; an appellation. "Metaphoricalcompellations." Milton.He useth this endearing compellation, "My little children." Bp.Beveridge.The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by "Sire," whichis nothing else but father. Sir W. Temple.
  4. n. Style of address or salutation; an appellation.