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to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
  • have money put by for an emergency

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The first known use of put by was in the 15th century

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“Put by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20by. Accessed 27 Nov. 2020.

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