(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.