a. Capable of being compelled or constrained. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By compulsion. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 ]
n. (Gram.) The name by which a person is addressed; an appellative. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Serving to compel; compulsory. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who compels or constrains. [ 1913 Webster ]