sermon

ˈsɜːmən

A religious discourse delivered as part of a church service.

"religious discourse", in Old French (Indo-European), 842-1400 CE, France

"discourse, conversation", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

If the hearer has not the faculty of comprehending the sermon, expect not the vigor of genius in the preacher.

Saadi, Gulistan

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sermo /sermo/

Classical Latin, Roman Empire

sermoun /sermoun/

Old French, France