call-off

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the cry of an animal simulated by a hunter to lure game into range.

See: call ((n.))(def. 2)

Quotations

1909

In some dancing academy in the woods he has learnt a "call-off" all his own, and proud indeed is he of his stunt.