refuge

fugere (Latin)

re- (Latin)

Again; prefix added to various words to indicate an action being done again, or like the other usages indicated above under English.. Back, backwards.

refugium (Latin)

Refuge.

refuge (Old French)

(figuratively) a protector or savior. A refuge.

refuge (English)

A place providing safety, protection or shelter.. A refuge island.. A state of safety, protection or shelter.. An expedient to secure protection or defence.. Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort. (intransitive) To return to a place of shelter.. (transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to protect.