match safe en · NOUN
Meanings
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(US, historical) A small container for matches.
The car ride was long, and it was late when they reached Esplanade Street. Arobin asked permission to enter for a second to light his cigarette—his match safe was empty.
1899, Kate Chopin, The Awakening:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| match safes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |