call to arms
- a command to report for active military duty.
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Origin of call to arms
First recorded in 1840–50
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Examples from the Web for call to arms
Contemporary Examples
I believe that most Americans would welcome a call-to-arms against combat arms from our former presidents.
Historical Examples
She held Jarvis's letter in her hand—his call-to-arms letter.
BambiMarjorie Benton Cooke