A receptacle for the safe storage of articles. A strong, usually fireproof metal container for the secure storage of money, deeds, and other…
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释义 | society > trade and finance > money > place for keeping money > money box or chest > [noun] > safe (8) safe1668 A receptacle for the safe storage of articles. A strong, usually fireproof metal container for the secure storage of money, deeds, and other… safe deposit1768 A secure place in which money and valuable items are stored; spec. (in later use) a vault containing a number of safe-deposit boxes, typically… salamander safe1840 a fire-proof safe. box1891 In various specific contexts. slang (originally U.S.). A receptacle for the safe storage of valuables, money, etc.; a safe. Cf. earlier strongbox, n. pete1909 slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). A safe; = Peter, n. 6b. keister1913 A strong-box in a safe; a safe (see also quot. 1924). night safe1930 a safe built into the outside wall of a bank, into which money, etc., may be deposited when the bank is closed. pete box1930 = sense 2a. |
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