anxious seat

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noun anxious seat a bench near the preacher at revival meetings, for those with a troubled conscience who seek salvation 3
noun anxious seat Also called anxious bench. Chiefly North Atlantic States and Southern and South Midland U.S. a seat reserved at a revival meeting for those troubled by conscience and eager for spiritual assistance. 1
noun anxious seat a state of anxiety, especially about the outcome of a vote, negotiation, etc.: Strikers have been in the anxious seat for the last three days. 1

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