Small island, islet.
Any small island, but especially one near a larger island or the mainland, sometimes with holly bushes; an islet. Often the word is used in Norse-influenced place-names. See also holme.
A common evergreen oak of Europe, Quercus ilex; the holm oak.
Rich flat land near a river, prone to being completely flooded; a river-meadow; bottomland.
An island in a lake, river or estuary; an eyot.
A refuge island.
A state of safety, protection or shelter.
An expedient to secure protection or defence.
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
To return to a place of shelter.