Chapter Calipee to Calling of C by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

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.