Definitions
act of turning to for assistance
Word origin
From Middle English refuge, from Old French refuge, from Latin refugium, from re- + fugiō (“flee”). Doublet of refugium.
Used in a sentence
“Rocks, dens, and caves! But I in none of these / Find place or refuge.”
“Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.”
“Their latest refuge / Was to send him.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Place of safety”6 letters
02“Safe shelter”6 letters
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