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(Entry 1 of 2)
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
- the weather forecast warned of a severe storm, so we laid away a generous supply of bottled water and canned food just in case
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nounSynonyms of layaway (Entry 2 of 2)
as in installment plan
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The first known use of lay away was circa 1928
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