lay (something) up in lavender
lay (something) up in lavender
obsolete To preserve something and place it into storage for future use or access. The great house was sold off, and all their possessions were laid up in lavender to await auction.
See also: lavender, lay, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lay something up in lavender
preserve something carefully for future use.The flowers and stalks of lavender were traditionally used as a preservative for stored clothes.
See also: lavender, lay, something, up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- lay something up in lavender
- preserve (someone or something) from (something)
- preserve from
- preserve against
- preserve
- preserve (someone or something) against (something)
- preserve (something) for (someone or something)
- preserve for
- built-in
- stash away