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Calling

Calling (calling)
n.(?)
Call"ing
  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.

    Syn. -- Occupation; employment; business; trade; profession; office; engagement; vocation.














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