Pre

(pre, Latin.) A particle which marks priority of time or rank. Zo PREACH, v. x. (predico, Latin; prescher, French.) To pronounce a public discourse upon sacred subjects (Decay of Piety). To Preacu.v.a@. 1. To proclaim or publish in religious orations (Acts). 2. To inculcate publicly; to teach with earnestne (Dryden).