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English word safe comes from Old French saulf

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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 [...]

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