Pa. pple. of CALL v., rarely used as adjective.

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1477.  Earl Rivers (Caxton), Dictes, 1. A worshipful gentylman callid Lowys de Bretaylles.

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1611.  Bible, Rom. viii. 28. And wee know that all things worke together for good, to them that loue God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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1614.  J. Robinson, Relig. Commun., 17. In respect both of the voyce, or will of the Caller, & obedience of the Called.

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1870.  Hardy & Ware, Mod. Hoyle, 3. Called cards can only be called in compliance with the general laws in playing whist.

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1882.  Standard, 14 Dec., 5/7. Two millions of ‘called’ bonds.

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