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