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 : refuge2: 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