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To proclaim or publish tidings; specifically, to proclaim the gospel; to discourse publicly on a religious subject, or from a text of Scripture; to deliver a sermon. How shall they preach, except they be sent Rom. x. 15. From that time Jesus began to preach. Matt. iv. 17.

A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.

A leader of a choir; a directing singer. Specifically:

One who gives commands, or makes rules; specifically, the master or principal of a school; a teacher; an instructor.

One who predicates, affirms, or proclaims; specifically, a preaching friar; a Dominican.

The act or right of purchasing before others. Specifically:

red, made, or compounded by a certain process or for a particular purpose; a combination. Specifically: (a) Any medicinal substance fitted for use. (b) Anything treated for preservation or examination as a specimen. (c) Something prepared for use in cookery. I wish the chemists had been more sparing who magnify their p…

Specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber. In such a presence here to plead my thoughts. Shak. An't please your grace, the two great cardinals. Wait in the presence. Shak.

In specific uses;

e child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation. Presentation copy, a copy of a book, engraving, etc., presented to some one by the author or artist, as a token of rega…

One to whom something is presented; also, one who is presented; specifically (Eccl.), one presented to benefice. Ayliffe.

ne who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body. Specifically:

Specifically, a printing press.

One who lays claim, or asserts a title (to something); a claimant. Specifically,

A presbyter elder; a minister; specifically:

The morning; specifically (R. C. Ch.), the first canonical hour, succeeding to lauds. Early and late it rung, at evening and at prime. Spenser.

One who, or that which, primes; specifically, an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other capable for igniting a charge of gunpowder.

A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous. Specifically:

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Specifically, a building for the safe custody or confinement of criminals and others committed by lawful authority. Prison bars, or Prison base. See Base, n., 24. -- Prison breach. (Law) See Note under 3d Escape, n., 4. -- Prison house, a prison. Shak. -- Prison ship (Naut.), a ship fitted up for the confinement of…