safe-deposit

[ seyf-di-poz-it ]

/ ˈseɪf dɪˌpɒz ɪt /

providing safekeeping for valuables: a safe-deposit vault.

Also safety-deposit.

Origin of safe-deposit

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Conspiracy theories, death plots, and a mysterious Federal Reserve safe-deposit box feature prominently.

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The next day Carrados presented himself at the safe-deposit as an intending renter.

Max Carrados |Ernest Bramah
The banks are sending circulars to all safe-deposit box holders, trying to get them to give up their gold.

Face to Face with Kaiserism |James W. Gerard
Presently we had a deed in the safe-deposit box and some notes in the bank to prove it.

The Abandoned Farmers |Irvin S. Cobb

She had taken her gems from their prison in the safe-deposit box in the Trust Company cellar.

The Cup of Fury |Rupert Hughes
If you take his remarks at the value he marks 'em with he's the whole bank and a safe-deposit vault hove in.

Thankful's Inheritance |Joseph C. Lincoln