Calling /(?)/

Call·ing

Calling

n.
  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.
  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.
  6. The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment.
    To impose celibacy on wholy callings.
  7. Title; appellation; name. [Obs.]
    I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son His youngest son, and would not change that calling.