PULPITRY

Etymology

Noun

pulpitry (uncountable)

(obsolete) The teachings of the pulpit; preaching.

Source: Wiktionary


Pul"pit*ry, n.

Definition: The teaching of the pulpit; preaching. [R. & Obs.] " Mere pulpitry." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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