pulpit

n. திருக்கோயிற் சமய உரைமேடை, சமயப்பிரசாத தொழில், சமய உரையாற்றுங் குருமார், ஏட்டுப்பெயர் வகையில் சமய உரைந்திரட்டு, (பெ.) சமய உரைமேடை சார்ந்த.

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Pul"pit, n. Etym: [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. Pul"pit, a. Defn: Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.

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