Calling

Definition of Calling

Call´ing

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. - 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. I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son His youngest son, and would not change that calling. - Shak.

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