"pewdom" meaning in All languages combined

See pewdom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: pew + -dom Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pew|dom}} pew + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pewdom (uncountable)
  1. (Christianity, historical) The system according to which certain people or certain social classes were allocated particular pews in the local church. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-pewdom-en-noun-9Up2ddke Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom Topics: Christianity

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