I. ˈsāf adjective
( saf·er ; saf·est )
Etymology: Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire
Date: 14th century
1. : free from harm or risk : unhurt
2.
a. : secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss
b. : successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
3. : affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty
4. obsolete , of mental or moral faculties : healthy , sound
5.
a. : not threatening danger : harmless
b. : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction
6.
a. : not likely to take risks : cautious
b. : trustworthy , reliable
• safe or safe·ly adverb
• safe·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : a place or receptacle to keep articles (as valuables) safe
2. : condom 1