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lay-by (iou)



lay-by noun. Pl. lay-bys. E19.
[from lay by s.v. LAY verb1.]
a. A part of a river, canal, etc., in which barges are put aside out of use. E19.
b. A railway siding. M19.
c. A length of roadway at the side of a carriageway on which vehicles can park without obstructing other traffic. M20.
a. Something laid by or saved; savings. L19.
b. A system of paying a deposit to secure an article for later purchase. Chiefly Austral. & NZ. M20.