pews is a form of:

Pew



ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; -- sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.
2.
Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold.
verb
1.
(TRANSITIVE) To furnish with pews.