Safe etymology

English

English word safe comes from Old French saulf

Etymology of safe

Detailed word origin of safe

Dictionary entry Language Definition
saulf Old French (fro)
saaf Middle English (enm)
safe English (en) (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 [...]