Where does “Firestone layaway” come from?
Firestone layaway (English) comes from English rubber check, from English bounce, from Middle English bunsen — to beat, thump.
Firestone layaway (English): The practice of issuing a check on insufficient...
Definitions
- The practice of issuing a check on insufficient...
Ancestry of “Firestone layaway”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | rubber check | A check that is rejected by the bank against... |
| 2 | English | bounce | To change the direction of motion after hitting... |
| 3 | Middle English | bunsen | to beat, thump |