Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CALL'ING, n.

1. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtain an answer, as in legislative bodies.
2. Vocation; profession; trade; usual occupation, or employment. – Pope. Swift. 1 Cor. vii. 20.
3. Class of persons engaged in any profession or employment. – Hammond.
4. Divine summons, vocation, or invitation. Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet. i.