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refuge — /ref yoohj/, n., v., refuged, refuging. n. 1. shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.: to take refuge from a storm. 2. a place of shelter, protection, or safety. 3. anything to which one has recourse for aid, relief, or escape. v.t. 4.… … Universalium
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refuge — [ref′yo͞oj] n. [OFr < L refugium < refugere, to retreat < re , back + fugere, to flee: see FUGITIVE] 1. shelter or protection from danger, difficulty, etc. 2. a person or thing that gives shelter, help, or comfort 3. a place of safety;… … English World dictionary
ref|uge — «REHF yooj», noun, verb, uged, ug|ing. –n. 1. shelter or protection from danger or trouble; safety; security: »The cat took refuge from the dogs in a tree. 2. a place of safety or security. 3. a resort, shift, or expedient in any emergency: » … Useful english dictionary
