pewholder

noun

pew·​hold·​er ˈpyü-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce pewholder (audio)
: a renter or owner of a pew

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pewholder was in 1822

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Cite this Entry

“Pewholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pewholder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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