(1):
(n.) An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching.
(2):
(a.) Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.
(3):
(n.) A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.
(4):
(n.) The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching.