Gadit

harbor

Definitions (3)
1nounA sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely, protected from the open sea.
The ship entered the harbor to unload its cargo.
Fishing boats were anchored in the harbor, waiting for the storm to pass.
The harbor was bustling with activity as the cruise ship arrived.
2verbTo give shelter or refuge to someone or something.
The old barn harbored many stray cats during the winter.
He was accused of harboring fugitives in his home.
The dense forest harbors a variety of wildlife.
3verbTo hold onto a thought or feeling, especially a negative one, for a long time.
She harbored resentment towards her former boss for years.
He harbors a secret ambition to become a famous author.
Despite their argument, she harbored no ill will towards him.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
herebeorg
Originally meant
shelter, refuge
Background
The word 'harbor' comes from the Old English 'herebeorg', meaning a place of shelter or refuge. It evolved to describe a safe place for ships, as well as the act of providing shelter or holding onto feelings.
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