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English word shelter comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) scield (Protection, defense. Shield, protector.), Old English (ca. 450-1100) scyld, Old English (ca. 450-1100) truma
scield (Old English)
Protection, defense. Shield, protector.
scyld (Old English)
Obligation, liability, due, debt. Offense, fault, crime, guilt, sin.
truma (Old English)
scyldtruma (Old English)
sheltrume (Middle English)
shelter (English)
(intransitive) To take cover.. (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect. A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.. An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.