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That of which one professed knowledge; the occupation, if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like, to which one devotes one's self; the business which one professes to understand, and to follow for subsistence; calling; vocation; employment; as, the profession of arms; the profession of a clergyman, lawyer, or physic…

The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; - - opposed to Ant: amateurism.

roducing, keeping, or selling, over cost; hence, pecuniary gain in any transaction or occupation; emolument; as, a profit on the sale of goods. Let no man anticipate uncertain profits. Rambler.

The application of an adjective to a noun in anticipation, or to denote the result, of the action of the verb; as, to strike one dumb.

The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state. Locke. Is he a prudent man as to his temporal estate, that lays designs only for a day, without any prospect to, or provision for, the remaining part of life Tillotson.

Course of business or occupation; continued employment with a view to same end; as, mercantile pursuits; a literary pursuit.

is required; to give added or requisite qualities to; to fit, as for a place, office, occupation, or character; to furnish with the knowledge, skill, or other accomplishment necessary for a purpose; to make capable, as of an employment or privilege; to supply with legal power or capacity. He had qualified himself for m…

Special or temporary character; profession; occupation; assumed or asserted rank, part, or position. I made that inquiry in quality of an antiquary. Gray.

A carouse; any reckless dissipation. [Slang]

Time characterized by syncopation, as in many negro melodies. [Colloq.]

light raid, the morning fight. Sir W. Scott. There are permanent conquests, temporary occupation, and occasional raids. H. Spenser.

Made already, or beforehand, in anticipation of need; not made to order; as, ready-made clothing; ready-made jokes.

To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open; as, an aperient relaxes the bowels.

you . . . as pleasant and useful companion in every proper place, and every temperate occupation of life. Buckminster.

period of several days of withdrawal from society to a religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as, to appoint or observe a retreat.

her); -- said of bones or fractured fragments. To ride a hobby, to have some favorite occupation or subject of talk. -- To ride and tie, to take turn with another in labor and rest; -- from the expedient adopted by two persons with one horse, one of whom rides the animal a certain distance, and then ties him for the u…

One who rigs or dresses; one whose occupation is to fit the rigging of a ship.

mmonly beautiful; hence, extravagantly fine or pleasing; alluring; as, rose-colored anticipations.

One whose occupation is to make or repair sails. -- Sail"mak`ing, n.

One who sells anything; one whose occupation is to sell goods or merchandise.