An iron box, frequently built into the wall, and used by merchants as a place of deposit for their books and papers. They are now generally made fire proof; and some of these are called 'salamander safes.'
·vt To render safe; to make right. II. Safe ·noun A place for keeping things in safety. III. Safe ...
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·noun That which gives a safe passage. II. Safe-conduct ·vt To conduct safely; to give safe-conduct...
·noun The act of keeping or preserving in safety from injury or from escape; care; custody. ...
·noun A surety for the appearance of a person at a given time. ...
A security passport granted to an enemy for his safe entry and passage through the realm. ...
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