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2. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.
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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'] put in a horizontal position.
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'] 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))
5. lay
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
adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.
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
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))
8. 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))
9. 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))