safety (n.) Old form(s): safetie
prudent course of action, best safeguard
2H6 V.iii.23[York to all, of the enemy] I know our safety is to follow them
KJ IV.iii.12[Salisbury to Pembroke and Bigot, of King John] I will meet him at Saint Edmundsbury. / It is our safety
Mac III.i.53[Macbeth alone, of Banquo] He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour / To act in safety
TC V.iii.94[Priam to Hector] the gods with safety stand about thee!
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