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Definition of pew rental in English:

pew rental

noun

historical

  • The renting of pews for exclusive use; (also, frequently in plural) the income earned from this.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From pew + rental, after pew-rent.

Pronunciation

pew rental

/ˈpjuː ˌrɛntl/