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  1. 1. n. 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To furnish with pews. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow. 2.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.] Pepys. Milton. Pew opener, an usher in a church. [Eng.] Dickens. To furnish with pews. [R.] Ash. Source: webster
  6. 6. To furnish with pews. [R.] Ash. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation Source: ecdict

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