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calling

cal·ling

UK/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ US/kʰolɪŋ/ very common

noun

1.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

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Origin

From Middle English callyng, kallyng, kalland, from Old English *cealliende and Old Norse kallandi, equivalent to call + -ing.

Phrases

  • calling over
  • calling party
  • hog calling

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