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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1668
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Safe, n. (Late ME and e.m.E. saue (Prompt. Parv.), safe (1688), a ventilated safe for provisions, mod. Eng. safe (1838), a safe for protecting valuables from burglary, fire, etc.) — 1668 Gunn Lyne & Megget 55.
3 s. 4 d. for building of a safe at the east end of the kirk
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