ˈtæbə:nækl n. 1
hist. a tent used as a
sanctuary for the Ark of the
Covenant by the Israelites
during the
Exodus. 2 Eccl. a canopied
niche or
receptacle esp. for the Eucharistic elements. 3 a
place of
worship in
nonconformist creeds. 4 Bibl. a fixed or
movable habitation usu. of
light construction. 5 Naut. a
socket or
double post for a hinged mast
that can be lowered to pass
under low bridges. øfeast of Tabernacles =
SUCCOTH. øøtabernacled adj. [ME f. OF tabernacle or L tabernaculum tent, dimin. of taberna hut]