A slightly built or temporary habitation; especially, a tent.
Hence, the Jewish temple; sometimes, any other place for worship. Acts xv. 16.
Figuratively: The human body, as the temporary abode of the soul.
Any small cell, or like place, in which some holy or precious things was deposited or kept. Specifically: --
The ornamental receptacle for the pyx, or for the consecrated elements, whether a part of a building or movable.
A niche for the image of a saint, or for any sacred painting or sculpture.
Hence, a work of art of sacred subject, having a partially architectural character, as a solid frame resting on a bracket, or the like.
A tryptich for sacred imagery.
A seat or stall in a choir, with its canopy.
To dwell or reside for a time; to be temporary housed.
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