pulpit

n. [ L. pulpitum: cf. OF. pulpite, F. pulpitre. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching. [ 1913 Webster ]

I stand like a clerk in my pulpit. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker. [ 1913 Webster ]

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a. Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Placed in a pulpit. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Sit . . . at the feet of a pulpited divine. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who speaks in a pulpit; a preacher; -- so called in contempt. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

We never can think it sinful that Burns should have been humorous on such a pulpiteer. Prof. Wilson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A preacher. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to the pulpit; suited to the pulpit. [ R. ] -- Pul*pit"ic*al*ly, adv. [R.] Chesterfield. [1913 Webster]