safely-packed
|safe-ly-packed|
B2
/ˈseɪfli pækt/
securely enclosed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-packed' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'pack', where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'pack' meant 'to enclose or wrap'.
Historical Evolution
'safely-packed' evolved from the Old English word 'sæf' meaning 'unharmed' and the Middle English 'pakken' meaning 'to wrap or bundle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrap securely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
securely enclosed or wrapped to prevent damage or harm.
The fragile items were safely-packed to ensure they arrived undamaged.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 08:53