preaching

English

Etymology

    Inherited from Middle English prechynge.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/
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    • Rhymes: -iːtʃɪŋ

    Verb

    preaching

    1. present participle and gerund of preach

    Noun

    preaching (countable and uncountable, plural preachings)

    1. The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.
      • 1833, William Steven, The history of the Scottish church, Rotterdam, page 63:
        And, as I know from what you have now found upon your own souls, since he came amongst you, while under the preachings and persuadings of such a singularly serious Gospel minister, you will be restlessly solicitous till he be settled […]

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