[tab.er.na.cle] n [ME, fr. OF, fr. LL tabernaculum, fr. L, tent, fr. taberna hut] (13c) 1 a often cap: a tent sanctuary used by the Israelites during the Exodus b archaic: a dwelling place c archaic: a temporary shelter: tent
2: a receptacle for the consecrated elements of the Eucharist; esp: an ornamental locked box used for reserving the Communion hosts
3: a house of worship; specif: a large building or tent used for evangelistic services -- tab.er.nac.u.lar adj
[2]tabernacle vi tab.er.na.cled ; tab.er.na.cling (1653): to take up temporary residence; esp: to inhabit a physical body