preachment

[Eng. preach; -ment.] A discourse or sermon; a discourse affectedly solemn. (Said in contempt.) "Come, come, keep these preachments till you come to the place appointed."- Marlowe : Edward II ., iv. 6. pre-ac-quaint', v . t . [Pref. pre-, and English acquaint (q. v.).] To make acquainted with previously; to inform beforehand.