Meaning of Vocations
Almost every vocation has been used as a proper name. Undoubtedly the name comes from the fact that the forefathers followed that vocation. In every such case see the person working at the trade. For practice use this man as Mr. Smith, suggesting a blacksmith; see him working at his forge, see the anvil, the sparks, the hammer, see him strike. Make a strong, vivid picture. (Smith comes from the word Smythe—meaning hitter.)