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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