Definition of stay

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Stay (v. i.) To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

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Remain :: Remain (n.) State of remaining; stay.
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To wait; to attend; to forbear to act.
Strut :: Strut (n.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay, and tie..
Triatic :: Triatic (a.) A term used in the phrase triatic stay. See under Stay.
Staynil :: Staymaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make stays.
Reposit :: Reposit (v. t.) To cause to rest or stay; to lay away; to lodge, as for safety or preservation; to place; to store..
Outdwell :: Outdwell (v. t.) To dwell or stay beyond.
Persistency :: Persistency (n.) The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy..
Bide :: Bide (v. t.) To dwell; to inhabit; to abide; to stay.
Relent :: Relent (n.) Stay; stop; delay.
Derrick :: Derrick (n.) A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, as stones in building..
Subventaneous :: Subvene (v. i.) To come under, as a support or stay; to happen..
Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders..
Tartan :: Tartan (n.) A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or jib..
Outsit :: Outsit (v. t.) To remain sitting, or in session, longer than, or beyond the time of; to outstay..
Stayedly :: Stayed (a.) Staid; fixed; settled; sober; -- now written staid. See Staid.
Outstand :: Outstand (v. t.) To stay beyond.
Stop :: Stop (v. i.) To spend a short time; to reside temporarily; to stay; to tarry; as, to stop with a friend..
Overstay :: Overstay (v. t.) To stay beyond the time or the limits of; as, to overstay the appointed time..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To hold from proceeding; to withhold; to restrain; to stop; to hold.
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