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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preface, v. [e.m.E. prae- (1616), preface, f. Preface,n.] intr. To preach by way of introduction (to a scriptural reading etc.). —c1705 Nimmo Narr. 11.
And Mr. Wm. Gilkrist on off the ministers did preface upon the fourtieth of Gen. 5v. anent Joseph and his bretherin
