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   Summon , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Summoned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Summoning.] [OE. somonen, OF. sumundre, semondre, F. semondre, from (assumed) LL. summonĕre, for L. summonēre to give a hint; sub under + monere to admonish, to warn. See Monition, and cf. Submonish.]
   To call, bid, or cite; to notify to come to appear; -- often with up.
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   Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
   Shak.
   
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   Trumpets summon him to war.
   Dryden.
   
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   To give notice to, or command to appear, as in court; to cite by authority; as, to summon witnesses.
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   (Mil.) To call upon to surrender, as a fort.
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   Syn. -- To call; cite; notify; convene; convoke; excite; invite; bid. See Call.
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