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English → English (gcide) Definition: Compellation Compellation \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. [1913 Webster] He useth this endearing compellation, “My little children.” --Bp. Beveridge. [1913 Webster] The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by “Sire,” which is nothing else but father. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]