ˈsʌmən v.tr. 1
call upon to
appear,
esp. as a
defendant or
witness in a
lawcourt. 2 (usu. foll. by to + infin.) call upon (summoned
her to assist). 3 call
together for a
meeting or
some other purpose (summoned
the members to attend). øsummon up (often foll. by
to, for)
gather (courage, spirits, resources, etc.) (summoned up her
strength for the task). øøsummonable adj. summoner n. [ME f. OF somondre f. L summonere (as
SUB-, monere warn)]