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| ha·ven [ háyvən ] (plural ha·vens) |
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1. sheltered place: a place sought for rest, shelter, or protection
  a haven for wildlife
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2. anchorage: a harbor or port facility where ships and boats come in and tie up
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| [Pre-12th century. < Old Norse höfn "place that holds (ships)"] |
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