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Definition

To take a seat; to sit down.

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In Context

  • "There are many ways of inviting a person to seat himself. The genial ‘take a pew’ of one's equal inspires confidence. The raucous ‘sit down in front’ of the frenzied pit, when you stand up to get a better view of the stage, is not so pleasant."
  • ""Oh!" he said, looking round him with his chin a little in the air, "am I intruding, Turl?" . . . "Not at all, Berryman—take a pew!""
  • ""Come in," he said cheerily. "I'm delighted to see you. Take a pew.""
  • ""Come in. Come in. Take a pew. Cigarette?""