1. (n.) An elevated place, or enclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching.

2. (n.) The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching.

3. (n.) A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.

4. (a.) of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.

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