Con*voke" (?), 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.
There remained no resource but the dreadful one of
convoking a parliament.
palfrey.
Syn. -- To summon; assemble; convene. See
Call.