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safe


2safe

noun

Definition of SAFE

1
: a place or receptacle to keep articles (as valuables) safe
2
: condom 1
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Examples of SAFE

  1. <the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay>

First Known Use of SAFE

15th century

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