Main Entry: ¹har·bor

Pronunciation: \ˈhär-bər\

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 \-ˌfu̇l\ noun

— har·bor·less \-ləs\ adjective