Convoke (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Convoked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Convoking.] [L. convocare: cf. F. convoquer. See Convocate.] To call together; to summon to meet; to assemble by summons.
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There remained no resource but the dreadful one of convoking a parliament. palfrey.

Syn. -- To summon; assemble; convene. See Call.
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