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. |
| 3. | A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called. |
| 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. |
| 6. | The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment. |
| 7. | Title; appellation; name. |