To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
A person who flees one place or institution for another.
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
The unforgivable sin of idolatry.