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layaway.

A pit in which hides are stored.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A pit in which hides are stored.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete a purchase.

    Canada · US · countable · uncountable
  3. An item which has been held in this way.

    Canada · US · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from lay away. The truly solidified verb (as contrasted with the merely misspelled one) is back-formed from the noun but is nonstandard.

verb
  1. Alternative form of lay away.

    alt-of · alternative · nonstandard
  2. Nonstandard form of lay away.

    alt-of · nonstandard
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from lay away. The truly solidified verb (as contrasted with the merely misspelled one) is back-formed from the noun but is nonstandard.

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