\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.