beclepe

Etymology

From Middle English beclepen, bicleopien, from Old English beclipian, becleopian (“to accuse, summon, challenge, sue at law”), equivalent to be- + clepe.

beclepe means To complain against; indict; accuse. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

verb

To complain against; indict; accuse.
To call upon; address; accost.
To address as; call; name.
To summon to a higher court; appeal.
To appeal against; object to; disapprove.