to call; to name; to address as; to be known as

(literary) the humble way a king, prince, or high official refers to himself

to say; to speak (often introducing a direct quote in literature)

humble way for ancient kings or nobles to refer to themselves, meaning "the one who is alone" or "the one lacking in merit"

to claim a title or status for oneself by force or authority, such as calling oneself a king or hegemon

(literary) the humble way a king, prince, or high official refers to himself

to say; to speak (often introducing a direct quote in literature)

humble way for ancient kings or nobles to refer to themselves, meaning "the one who is alone" or "the one lacking in merit"