Main Entry: stow

Pronunciation: \ˈstō\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, to place, from stowe place, from Old English stōw; akin to Old Frisian stō place, Greek stylos pillar — more at steer

Date: 14th century

1 : house, lodge
2 a : to put away for future use : store b obsolete : to lock up for safekeeping : confine
3 a : to dispose in an orderly fashion : arrange, pack b : load
4 slang : to put aside : stop
5 a archaic : crowd b : to eat or drink up —usually used with away <stowed away a huge dinner>