All 7 Uses of
refuge
in
Beowulf - (translated by: Gummere)
- He had of all heroes the highest renown among races of men, this refuge-of-warriors, for deeds of daring that decked his name since the hand and heart of Heremod grew slack in battle.†
- Forced of fate, he shall find his way to the refuge ready for race of man, for soul-possessors, and sons of earth; and there his body on bed of death shall rest after revel.†
- To Beowulf over them both then gave the refuge-of-Ingwines right and power, o'er war-steeds and weapons: wished him joy of them.†
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- Swam then to strand the sailors'-refuge, sturdy-in-spirit, of sea-booty glad, of burden brave he bore with him.†
- To Hygelac Beowulf's coming was quickly told, — that there in the court the clansmen's refuge, the shield-companion sound and alive, hale from the hero-play homeward strode.†
- He is also the "refuge of the friends of Ing," below.†
- {31c}Onla, son of Ongentheow, who pursues his two nephews Eanmund and Eadgils to Heardred's court, where they have taken refuge after their unsuccessful rebellion.†
Definition:
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(refuge) something giving protection or comfort -- especially a safe place