DCHP-1 Online
calling 
1 n. the practice or method of hunting by luring game with simulated calls.
See also: moose-calling
- 1866 "Calling" [moose] . . . is neither without danger or excitement.
- 1888 (1890) Calling [geese] begins with the first full moon in September. . . .
- 1957 Early "calling" season for moose . . . is from November 11 to December 7. . . .
2 n. the chanting of the changes or movements for a square dance.
See also: calling-off
- 1958 The next Mix-n-Mingle square dance will be held on Feb. 14 with Art Ziegler doing the calling.
- 1866 "Calling" [moose] . . . is neither without danger or excitement.