how much do you know "tabernacle"?
 

I met "tabernacle" in one of Waley's translated poems and wonder how much you know about this term. As far as i know, it is somewhat related with the Bible.
Thanks a lot.

sure, no problem, we'll do your 10th grade english homework for you ...

ah, sarcastic SM is present and accounted for. carry on.

Well, "tabernacle" is actually the Old English form for the word "tackle," which we all know refers to balls. Substitute "testicles" in place of "tabernacle" in the poem and it should be all clear to you.

although in later mishnah poetry of the 2nd Hillel movement, the old english usage was revised to refer primarily to non-kosher pig testicles, or "gnoshes".

The author was clearly trying to reference the greatest sin in all of judaism - having sex with a hooved animal.

Don't listen to these assholes. They're just trying to be obnoxious. But it's OK, there are still some of us who will help somebody out.

"Tabern" is an old English form of "tavern," referring of course to a bar or pub, or possibly an inn depending on context. The "acle" suffix actually dates back to Saxon roots and indicates a woman or something to do with a woman. Therefore, "tabernacle" is usually read as a reference to a "tavern woman," namely a woman of not-so-sterling moral fiber, and most likely a prostitute, though this can be hard to infer from context in many situations.

Etymology is such an interesting pastime.

In nautical terms, lonely sailors have taken to calling the box which supports the full girdth of a ship's mast a "tabernacle." The box is synonymous with a tavern woman's vagina, and we all know what the mast represents.

Your poem will probably give you the proper context. Is it a nautical poem?

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You pricks! Seriously, just google it kid Tabernacle. It couldn't be more plain, referring only to lawyers from Ontario.

stop it! my assistant just asked why i was laughing out loud.

i told her to shut up and get back in her cage.

all you have to do is look it up in the dictionary. here's a link:

Tabernacle

don't let em get you down kid. :D

This thread reminds me of how much I miss the Cellar Oracle™ ...

The Steve Dallas Oracle is still available, though I don't think we ever had more than about 3 questions. I was gonna just kill the address, but I never got around to it.

By the way, what's the prize?

Surrender Dorothy!

(this is on topic, but just barely)