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avocation
(obsolete) A calling away; a diversion.
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But though she could neither sleep nor rest in her bed, yet, having no avocation from it, she was found there by her father at his return from Allworthy's, which was not till past ten o'clock in the morning.
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
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after...Mrs. Arundel went back to her ordinary avocations—small savings and domestic inspections.
The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.