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Pew n.
1. 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.
2. Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. [Obs.]
Pew opener, an usher in a church. [Eng.]
Pew, v. t. To furnish with pews. [R.]
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pew
n : long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
[syn: church bench]