
English word safe comes from Old French saulf
saulf (Old French)
saaf (Middle English)
safe (English)
(dated) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.. (slang) A condom.. A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping. (UK, slang) Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation.. (baseball) When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next [...]