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Thought to originated around the 14th century, it was used in context to servants
A 'beck' ( which is short for Beckon ) is a silent signal, such as a nod of the head or a motion with the forefinger. The Call is there if the servant did not see the the 'Beck'
Hence Beck and Call.
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