"sanctuary (1300-50 ME < LL sanctuarium): 1) a sacred or holy place, 2) the biblical tabernacle, the Temple in Jerusalem or the holy of holies, 3) a holy place in a church, especially the altar or chancel, 4) a church or other holy place where fugitives were entitled to immunity from arrest, 5) immunity afforded by such a place, 6) any place of refuge or asylum, 7) land where birds, butterflies, and wildlife, especially those hunted for sport, can take refuge in safety from hunters"

Song to the Mapmaker