Call
/kษหl/noun
To utter a word or sound to attract attention or to communicate.
Did you know?In ancient times, calling someone could be seen as summoning their spirit or essence, highlighting the deep connection between voice and power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kel-
โTo shout, to call out.โ
Old English
Anglo-Saxon
ceallian
โTo call or shout.โ
Old Norse
Old Norse
kalla
โTo call out, to name.โ
Middle English
Middle English
callen
โTo call or cry out.โ
Modern English
English
call
โTo name or summon through speech.โ