Category:Pulpit

The term pulpit may refer to either the lectern or the ambo, or it may also refer to a third speaker's stand that is designated for the cantor's use. More...

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.

Pulpit Pul"pit, a.

Defn: of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit Orator; pulpit eloquence.

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---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Pulpit - (Nehemiah 8:4). (See EZRA.)