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lay

[ley] / leɪ /
ADJECTIVE
amateur, not trained in a religious or other profession
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VERB
design, plan
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VERB
bet, wager
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NOUN
a song or poem
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The flag in her hair is broadcasting all the Wi-Fi in the auditorium, so LAY OFF.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2012

A. H. LAY Manila, Philippines Sir: Kudos to you for shedding light on a dark story!

From Time Magazine Archive

NIM LAY ON the floor of the cave with Fred under one arm and Selkie sheltering her back.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

CARPETS—TO LAY This can hardly be well done without the aid of a proper carpet-fork or stretcher.

From Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife by Miller, Marion Mills

"I LAY IN PHILLIP'S ARMS" How long I was unconscious I do not know, but it was daylight when I opened my eyes.

From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various




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