1. (n.) A temporary movable shelter; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts.

2. (n.) 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. (n.) A flag, colors, ensign, or banner.

4. (n.) Same as Tent (Her.)

5. (n.) That part of a brilliant which lies between the girdle and collet.

6. (n.) The auricle of the ear; also, the fimbriated extremity of the Fallopian tube.

7. (n.) A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky.

8. (v. t.) To furnish or cover with, or shelter in, a tent or tents.

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