pulpiteer en · NOUN
Etymology
From pulpit + -eer.
Meanings
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(derogatory) One who speaks in a pulpit; a preacher.
We never can think it sinful that Burns should have been humorous on such a pulpiteer.
1844, John Wilson, Essay on the Genius, and Character of Burns:I have many thanks to give you, that you so quaintly acquaint me how variously the pulse of the Pulpiteers beat in your Town
1655, James Howell, “To Mr. John Wilson”, in Epistolæ Ho-Elianæ. Familiar Letters Domestic and Forren. […], 3rd edition, volume (please specify the page), London: […] Humphrey Mos[e]ley, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pulpiteers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |