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Webster 1913 Edition


Pulpitry

Pul′pit-ry

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Noun.
The teaching of the pulpit; preaching.
[R. & Obs.]
“ Mere pulpitry.”
Milton.

Definition 2024


pulpitry

pulpitry

English

Noun

pulpitry (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The teachings of the pulpit; preaching.
    • John Milton
      [] that this is the true flourishing of a land, other things follow as the shadow does the substance; to teach thus were mere pulpitry to them.