(1):

(n.) An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching.

(2):

(a.) Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.

(3):

(n.) A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.

(4):

(n.) The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching.