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Harbor — Har bor (h[aum]r b[ e]r), v. t. [Written also {harbour}.] [imp. & p. p. {Harbored} ( b[ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Harboring}.] [OE. herberen, herberwen, herbergen; cf. Icel. herbergja. See {Harbor}, n.] To afford lodging to; to entertain as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
harbor — [här′bər] n. [ME herberwe < OE herebeorg (& ON herbergi), lit., army shelter (< here, army + beorg, a shelter), akin to OHG heriberga: see HARBINGER] 1. a place of refuge, safety, etc.; retreat; shelter 2. a protected inlet, or branch of a… … English World dictionary
harbor — har|bor1 [ harbər ] noun count or uncount ** an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbor where passengers and goods can be taken on and off: Norfolk harbor Several fishing boats were moored in the tiny… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Grudge — (gr[u^]j), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grudger}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grudging}.] [OE. grutchen, gruchen, grochen, to murmur, grumble, OF. grochier, grouchier, grocier, groucier; cf. Icel. krytja to murmur, krutr a murmur, or E. grunt.] 1. To look upon with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grudge — n. 1) to bear, harbor, hold, nurse a grudge 2) a bitter; deep seated grudge 3) a grudge against * * * [grʌdʒ] deep seated grudge harbor hold nurse a grudge a bitter a grudge against to bear … Combinatory dictionary
harbor — I noun 1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo (Freq. 8) • Syn: ↑seaport, ↑haven, ↑harbour • Hypernyms: ↑port • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
grudge — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ long standing, old ▪ It s time to forget old grudges. ▪ personal VERB + GRUDGE ▪ bear, harbour/harbor … Collocations dictionary
harbor — I. 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
harbor — 1. noun 1) a picturesque harbor Syn: port, dock, haven, marina; mooring, moorage, anchorage; waterfront 2) a safe harbor for me Syn: refuge, haven, safe haven, shelter … Thesaurus of popular words
holding a grudge — harbor ill will or resentment from a previous insult … English contemporary dictionary
