Definition of Pew

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Definition of Pew

Pew

One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; -- sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.

Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold.

To furnish with pews.

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Pew Quotations

If we had more hell in the pulpit, we would have less hell in the pew.
Billy Graham

I still went to church regularly every Sunday; that is we all went there together. I reverenced the family pew where we had assembled for so many years; and apart from that reason I hold it dear because it is associated in my memory with my mother.
Pierre Loti

A recent Pew Hispanic survey found that more than 70 percent of illegal immigrants from Mexico are interested in a guest-worker program and then returning home.
John Shadegg

When it's foggy in the pulpit it's cloudy in the pew.
Cavett Robert

Pew Translations

pew in German is Platz

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