Defn: A kind of delicate confectionery or cake, perhaps made from the pulp of fruit. [Obs.] Nares.
PULPINESS
Pulp"i*ness, n.
Defn: the quality or state of being pulpy.
PULPIT
Pul"pit, n. Etym: [L. pulpitum: cf. OF. pulpite, F. pulpitre.]
1. An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching. I stand like a clerk in my pulpit. Chaucer.
2. The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching. I say the pulpit (in the sober use Of its legitimate, peculiar powers) Must stand acknowledged, while the world shall stand, The most important and effectual guard, Support, and ornament of virtue's cause. Cowper.
3. A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.
PULPIT
Pul"pit, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.
PULPITED
Pul"pit*ed, a.