Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A pit in which hides are stored.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete a purchase.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, countable, uncountable
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noun
An item which has been held in this way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, countable, uncountable
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verb
Alternative form of lay away.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, nonstandard
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verb
Nonstandard form of lay away.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, nonstandard
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History
Deverbal from lay away. The truly solidified verb (as contrasted with the merely misspelled one) is back-formed from the noun but is nonstandard.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
