harborage

Meanings

• noun

  A place of safety or shelter, especially for ships.

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Variants

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harborage , harborages

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Etymology

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From Old French harbourage, from harbour 'sheltered port' + -age 'dwelling, place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term harborage is also used in the context of animal care, specifically for housing and protecting animals.

2. The largest natural harbor in the world is Macquarie Harbor in Tasmania, Australia.

3. The term harborage was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. shelter: Related concept: A place or thing that protects or shields from harm, weather, or other elements.

2. sanctuary: Related concept: A place of refuge or protection, often for people or animals in danger.

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Culture

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In literature, harborage is used metaphorically to refer to a safe and nurturing environment. For instance, in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, Ishmael describes the sea as his harborage, where he finds peace and solace.

How to Memorize "harborage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm, protected harbor where ships can safely anchor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word harborage with the idea of safety and shelter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'harbor' and adding the suffix '-age' to mean 'place' or 'dwelling'.

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