harbour harbour /ˈhɑːrbɝ/

noun

1. A place of refuge and comfort and security  ( harbor , harbour )
   a place of refuge and comfort and security
   
2. [Canadian, British] A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , haven , seaport , harbor [ N. American] )
   a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    The boats were anchored in the quiet harbour
   The boats were anchored in the quiet harbour
   
   

verb

1. [Canadian, British] Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)  ( entertain , harbour [Canadian, British] , nurse , harbor [ N. American] , hold )
   maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    Bear a grudge
   bear a grudge
    Entertain interesting notions
   entertain interesting notions
    Harbor a resentment
   harbor a resentment
   
2. [Canadian, British] Hold back a thought or feeling about  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , shield , harbor [ N. American] )
   hold back a thought or feeling about
    She is harboring a grudge against him
   She is harboring a grudge against him
   
3. [Canadian, British] Keep in one's possession; of animals  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , harbor [ N. American] )
   keep in one's possession; of animals
   
4. [Canadian, British] Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , harbor [ N. American] )
   secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)