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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service
See words that rhyme with pulpit Spanish Central: Translation of pulpit Nglish: Translation of pulpit for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of pulpit for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pulpit
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