# hedge sermon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhɛdʒ ˌsɝmən/

## Definitions
1. An open-air religious service held by Calvinists in the Low Countries during the Reformation, typically in rural areas beyond the reach of civic authorities.

## Etymology
Calque of Dutch hagenpreek, from hage (“hedge”) + preek (“sermon”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hedge-sermon