refuge
1. ref.uge \'ref-(.)yu:j\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L refugium, fr. refugere to escape, fr. re-]+ fugere to flee - more at FUGITIVE 1: shelter or protection from danger or distress 2: a place that provides shelter or protection 3: a means of resort for help in difficulty : RESOURCE 2. refuge vt : to give refuge to to seek or take refuge