Sermon — Ser mon, n. [OE. sermoun, sermun, F. sermon, fr. L. sermo, onis, a speaking, discourse, probably fr. serer, sertum, to join, connect; hence, a connected speech. See {Series}.] 1. A discourse or address; a talk; a writing; as, the sermons of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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sermon — n. 1 a spoken or written discourse on a religious or moral subject, esp. a discourse based on a text or passage of Scripture and delivered in a service by way of religious instruction or exhortation. 2 a piece of admonition or reproof, a lecture … Useful english dictionary
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