Where does “tabernacle” come from?
Tabernacle comes from Middle English tabernacle, from Old French tabernacle, from Latin tabernaculum, a diminutive formation ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European treb- meaning to build or settle.
tabernacle (English): Any temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth;...
Definitions
- Any temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth;...
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