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stow - What does it mean?

Definition of 'stow'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) stowe, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (rare) A place.
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    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) stowen, stawen, stewen, from (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • to put something away in a compact and tidy manner
  • to put something away to store it in a space-saving manner and over a long time
    • Related terms
    * bestow * stow away

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    stew, staw