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harbour of refuge

harbour of refuge is the alternative spelling of harbor of refuge.

Meaning of harbor of refuge

Noun

harbor of refuge (plural harbors of refuge)

  1. A harbor constructed to give shelter to ships on some exposed coast.
  2. (figuratively) Any protection for a person in distress.

Forms of harbour of refuge

pluralharbours of refuge

Questions about harbour of refuge

What is harbour of refuge the alternative spelling of?
Harbour of refuge is the alternative spelling of harbor of refuge.

Words near harbour of refuge in the dictionary

  1. Harbour Breton
  2. Harbour Grace
  3. Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview
  4. harbour master
  5. harbour masters
  6. harbour of refuge
  7. harbour porpoise
  8. harbour porpoises
  9. harbour seal
  10. harbour seals
  11. harbourage

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