refuge
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refuge
another name for a traffic island
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Refuge
See also Concealment.
Adullamcave where David hid from Saul. [O. T.: I Samuel 22:1]
(white friars) London monastery; former refuge for lawless characters. [Br. Hist.: Walsh Modem, 15]
one of the appointed cities of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:8]
appointed city of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:8]
city of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:7]
city of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:7]
preserves Noah’s family and animals from flood. [O.T.: Genesis 6:7–9]
city of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:8]
city of sanctuary for unintentional murderers. [O.T.: Joshua 20:7]
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