PREFERMENT

preferment

(noun) the act of preferring; “the preferment went to the younger candidate”

preferment

(noun) the act of making accusations; “preferment of charges”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

preferment (countable and uncountable, plural preferments)

(now historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product. [from 15th c.]

(obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.). [15th–17th c.]

Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion. [from 15th c.]

A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige. [from 16th c.]

(now rare) The fact of preferring something; preference. [from 16th c.]

Etymology 2

Noun

preferment (plural preferments)

A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

Source: Wiktionary

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Pre*fer"ment, n.

1. The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference. [R.] Natural preferment of the one . . . before the other. Sir T. Browne.

2. The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion. Neither royal blandishments nor promises of valuable preferment had been spared. Macaulay.

3. A position or office of honor or profit; as, the preferments of the church.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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