preaching

preaching
preachingly, adv.
/pree"ching/, n.
1. the act or practice of a person who preaches.
2. the art of delivering sermons.
3. a sermon.
4. a public religious service with a sermon.
adj.
5. of, pertaining to, or resembling preaching: a preaching tone of voice.
[1225-75; ME preching (ger.); see PREACH, -ING1, -ING2]

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