Shelter

shel′tėr, n. that which shields or protects: a refuge: a retreat, a harbour: protection.— v.t. to cover or shield: to defend: to conceal.— v.i. to take shelter.— n. Shel′terer .— adjs. Shel′terle ; Shel′tery , affording shelter. [Orig. sheltron —A.S. scyld-truma , shield-troop— scyld , shield, truma , troop— trum , firm.]