/pyooh/ , n.
1. (in a church) one of a number of fixed, benchlike seats with backs, accessible by aisles, for the use of the congregation.
2. an enclosed seat in a church, or an enclosure with seats, usually reserved for a family or other group of worshipers.
3. those occupying pews; congregation.
[ 1350-1400; ME puwe puie balcony podia, pl. (taken as sing.) of podium balcony. See PODIUM ]