noun
a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
• Syn: ↑safe-deposit, ↑safe-deposit box, ↑safety deposit box, ↑deposit box, ↑lockbox
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/sayf"tee di poz'it/, adj.
safe-deposit.
[1890-95]
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safeˈ-deposit or safeˈty-deposit noun
A vault, etc providing safe storage for valuables
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Main Entry: ↑safe
Useful english dictionary. 2012.