Refuge

ref′ūj, n. that which affords shelter or protection: an asylum or retreat: a resource or expedient.— v.t. to find shelter for.— v.i. to take shelter.— ns. Refugēē′ , one who flees for refuge to another country, esp. from religious persecution or political commotion; Refugēē′ism .— City of refuge (see City); House of refuge , an institution for the shelter of the destitute. [Fr.,—L. refugium — re- , back, frugĕre , to flee.]