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Webster 1913 Edition
Calling
Call′ing
,Noun.
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.]
Syn. – Occupation; employment; business; trade; profession; office; engagement; vocation.
Webster 1828 Edition
Calling
CALLING
,Noun.
1.
A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtain an answer, as in legislative bodies.2.
Vocation; profession; trade; usual occupation, or employment.Pope. Swift. 1 Cor. 7:20
3.
Class of persons engaged in any profession or employment.4.
Divine summons, vocation, or invitation.Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet. 1.