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pulpit

pul.pit \'pu.l-.pit also 'p*l-, -p*t\ n [ME, fr. LL pulpitum, fr. L, 
   staging, platform] 1: an elevated platform or high reading desk used in 
   preaching or conductin g a worship service 2a: the preaching profession  
   2b: a preaching position