n.
Pronunciation: ' här-b ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English herberge, herberwe, from Old English herebeorg military quarters, from here army (akin to Old High German heri ) + beorg refuge; akin to Old English burg fortified town ― more at HARRY , BOROUGH
Date: 12th century
1 : a place of security and comfort : REFUGE
2 : a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to furnish anchorage especially : one with port facilities
– har · bor · ful \ - ˌ fu ̇ l \ noun
– har · bor · less \ -l ə s \ adjective