Calling — Defs

01 n. The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one.

1.
The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one.
2.
A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament.
“The frequent calling and meeting of Parlaiment.” — Macaulay.
3.
A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.
“Who hath . . . called us with an holy calling.” — 2 Tim. i. 9.

“Give diligence to make yior calling . . . sure.” — 2 Pet. i. 10.
4.
A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtaining an answer, as in legislative bodies.
5.
One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade.
“The humble calling of ter female parent.” — Thackeray.
6.
The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment.
“To impose celibacy on wholy callings.” — Hammond.
7.
Title; appellation; name.[Obs.]
“I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son His youngest son, and would not change that calling.” — Shak.