[av.o.ca.tion] n [L avocation-, avocatio, fr. avocare to call away, fr. ab- + vocare to call, fr. voc-, vox voice--more at voice] (ca. 1617) 1 archaic: diversion, distraction
2: customary employment: vocation
3: a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation esp. for enjoyment: hobby