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1. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put in a horizontal position.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] prepare or position for action or operation.

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] lay eggs.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. lay

adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. lay

noun. ['ˈleɪ'] a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. lay

adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] not of or from a profession.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. lay

noun. ['ˈleɪ'] a narrative poem of popular origin.

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Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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