1. Noun
A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts.
2. Noun
A single body or mass of building, contained within simple walls and a single roof, whether insulated, as in the park or garden of a larger edifice, or united with other parts, and forming an angle or central feature of a large pile.
3. Noun
A flag, colors, ensign, or banner.
4. Noun
Same as Tent (Her.)
5. Noun
That part of a brilliant which lies between the girdle and collet. See Illust. of Brilliant.
6. Noun
The auricle of the ear; also, the fimbriated extremity of the Fallopian tube.
7. Noun
A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky.
8. Verb
To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents.
9. Noun
large and often sumptuous tent
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