"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

 

Jane Beal ~ celebrating poetry for life