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Prech(e, Preache, n. [f. Prech(e,v.: cf. also F. prêche a Protestant sermon (16th c. in Littré), e.m.E. preach (1597).] An act of preaching, a sermon. — c1420 Wynt. v 3392 (W).
Constantinople quhare he had His duelling and his prechis [v.rr. prechyng(e] maid 1670 Aberd. Council Lett. V 7.
By ther eroneous principalls and preaches
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