'harbor' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'herebeorg,' where 'here' meant 'army' and 'beorg' meant 'shelter.'

'herebeorg' transformed into the Middle English word 'herberwe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'harbor.'

Initially, it meant 'shelter for an army,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place of refuge or safety.'