Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Calling

Calling , noun

1.
The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attract 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. [Obsolete]
I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son His youngest son, and would not change that calling. — Shakespeare