(1):
(n.) The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
(2):
(v. t.) To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.
(3):
(n.) That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
(4):
(n.) One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
(5):
(v. t.) To betake to cover, or to a safe place; - used reflexively.
(6):
(v. t.) To screen or cover from notice; to disguise.
(7):
(v. i.) To take shelter.