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call-out

[kawl-out]
–noun
1. an act or instance of calling out.
2. an order to report for emergency or special work, esp. at an unusual time or place.
3. a letter, number, or other device for identifying or calling attention to a particular part of an illustration.
4. a challenge to a duel.

Origin:
1885–90; n. use of v. phrase call out
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call-out

noun
a challenge to a fight or duel 
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