haven

Definitions


[ˈheɪvn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a place of safety or refuge
(e.g: a haven for wildlife)

- an inlet providing shelter for ships or boats; a harbour or small port


Phrases:

Origin:
late Old English hæfen, from Old Norse hǫfn; related to Dutch haven, German Hafen ‘harbour’




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