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Meaning of PULPIT

Pronunciation:  'pûlpit

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
 
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 Synonyms: ambo, dais, podium, rostrum, soapbox, stump
 
 See Also: platform

 

 

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Pul"pit\, n. [L. pulpitum: cf. OF. pulpite, F.
    pulpitre.]
    1. An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in
       which the clergyman stands while preaching.
             I stand like a clerk in my pulpit.    --Chaucer.
    2. The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also,
       preaching.
             I say the pulpit (in the sober use Of its
             legitimate, peculiar powers) Must stand
             acknowledged, while the world shall stand, The most
             important and effectual guard, Support, and ornament
             of virtue's cause.                    --Cowper.
    3. A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.
    
  2. \Pul"pit\, a.
    Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit
    orator; pulpit eloquence.
    
 
Easton Bible Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

(Neh. 8:4). (See EZRA.)

 

 

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