tanʋtanʊv1take refuge in; to claim protectionNɩ kebi ɔtanʋ ɔha a, bʋtamada mʋ.When a child seeks refuge with a person, the one chasing the child doesn't hit him.Natanʋ fʋ.I have sought refuge in you.4.4.4.5Protectder.ɔtanʋkparefuge2to swear by someone