pew
[ pyoo ]
/ pyu /
noun
(in a church) one of a number of fixed, benchlike seats with backs, accessible by aisles, for the use of the congregation.
an enclosed seat in a church, or an enclosure with seats, usually reserved for a family or other group of worshipers.
those occupying pews; congregation.
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Origin of pew
1350–1400; Middle English puwe<Middle French puie balcony <Latin podia, plural (taken as singular) of podium balcony. See podium
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pew
/ (pjuː) /
noun
(in a church)
- one of several long benchlike seats with backs, used by the congregation
- an enclosed compartment reserved for the use of a family or other small group
British informal a seat (esp in the phrase take a pew)
Word Origin for pew
C14 pywe, from Old French puye, from Latin podium a balcony, from Greek podion supporting structure, from pous foot
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