释义 |
† compellate, v. Obs. rare. [f. L. compellāt- ppl. stem of compellāre to address, accost: see -ate3.] trans. To address (by some particular name or appellation), call.
a1638Mede Wks. (1677) 21 S. Paul, speaking..to that mixt multitude..compellates them. 1686Hickes Spec. Beatæ Virg. 31 The practice of Compellating Saints. |