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1.NounA person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounA person who is fleeing from justice, punishment deemed righteous, etc.; a runaway, a fugitive.
3.VerbTo convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.