pew

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

Etymology

From Middle English pewe, from Old French puiee, puïe (“balustrade, balcony”), from Latin podia, plural of podium (“parapet, podium”), from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “little foot”), from πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of podia.

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Synonyms

church bench

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