Crossword Dictionary

What's The 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. [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.