Pew definition
One of the long, fixed, backed benches that are arranged in rows for the seating of a congregation in church.
noun
Any of the benches with a back that are fixed in rows in a church.
noun
An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
interjection
Any of the boxlike enclosures with seats, in some churches, for the use as of a particular family.
noun
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An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
noun
To furnish with pews.
verb
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An enclosed compartment in a church that provides seating for a number of people, such as a family.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
pew
Plural:
pewsOrigin of pew
- Middle English pewe probably from Old French puie balcony from Latin podia pl. of podium balcony podium
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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