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1. lay_reader
noun. a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church.
2. reader
noun. ['ˈriːdɝ'] someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church.
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4. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.
Antonyms
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
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))
6. 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))
7. 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))
8. 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))
9. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))