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