Any declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or (as now often implied) pretended.
The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.
The declaration of belief in the principles of a religion; hence, one's faith or religion.
A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.
A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
A bird, the Eurasian wigeon.
A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes
To be seized with a whim; to be capricious.