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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A preacher; a sermonizer. archaic, derogatory, humorous

   "This is the sin of schoolmasters, governesses, critics, sermoners, and instructors of young or old people"

Synonyms

All synonyms

discourserexpositorlecturerpreacherreadersermonizer

Example

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"This is the sin of schoolmasters, governesses, critics, sermoners, and instructors of young or old people"

Etymology

From sermon + -er.

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