SAFEKEEPING


Meaning of SAFEKEEPING in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English safe kepyng

1. : the act or process of preserving in safety from injury, loss, or escape

systematic provision is made for the safekeeping of work slips — National Miller

2. : the state of being preserved in safety from injury, loss, or escape

had his various business papers and his will in safekeeping — Glenway Wescott

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.