> I think you're being confused by the 

> idiomatic "get out" in the word's gloss.

Yes, indeed. If the definition was given just as "flee", I wouldn't be confused.

I was under the impression, that when using {Haw'} someone *had* to be exiting a place.

Luckily, after reading this thread, things became clearer.

Thanks !

~ cbcbcb