Obs. rare. [f. L. sub under + tectum roof, probably after tabernacle.] Covering, protection.
1609. J. Davies, Holy Roode (1878), 20/1. This is true Faiths intire Subtectacle; Propitiatorie Sacrifice for Sinne: This is God crucifi’d. Ibid. (1612), Muse’s Sacr. (1878), 10/1. Th’ abuse of Men, and Shames Subtectacle.
