/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. Archaic. to afford refuge to.
v.i.
5. Archaic. to take refuge.
[ 1350-1400; ME refugium, equiv. to refug ( ere ) to turn and flee, run away ( re- RE- + fugere to flee; see FUGITIVE) + -ium -IUM ]
Syn. 1. security, safety. 2. asylum, retreat, sanctuary, haven, stronghold.