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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Refuge, -fudge, v. [e.m.E. refuge tr. (1594), reflex. (1618), intr. (1638–48), F. réfugier, refuger (15th c.). Cf. Refuge,n.] a. tr. To shelter, afford refuge to (a person). b. intr. To flee for refuge to a place, to seek refuge. —a. 1589 Crim. Trials I ii 326.
By the Englisch Catholikes refugit there —b. 1627 Justiciary Cases I 63.
Compelling him … to tak his flicht and refudge to ane barne 1640 Aberd. Council Lett. II 200.
Your people … left thair awne toune and ar refugiet to uther partis
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