Sāfe'ty, n.

n. 1. The condition or state of being safe; freedom from danger or hazard; exemption from hurt, injury, or loss.

Up led by thee, Into the heaven of heavens I have presumed, An earthly guest, . . . with like safety guided down, Return me to my native element. Milton.

2Sense 2. The quality of making safe or secure, or of giving confidence, justifying trust, insuring against harm or loss, &c.

Would there were any safety in thy sex, That I might put a thousand sorrows off, And credit thy repentance. Beau. & Fl.

3Sense 3. Preservation from escape; close custody.

Imprison him, Deliver him to safety, and return. Shak.