Definition of lay

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Lay (a.) Of or pertaining to the laity, as distinct from the clergy; as, a lay person; a lay preacher; a lay brother..

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Promt :: Promt (superl.) Done or rendered quickly, readily, or immediately; given without delay or hesitation; -- said of conduct; as, prompt assistance..
Praise :: Praise (v.) To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works; to do honor to; to display the excellence of; -- applied especially to the Divine Being.
Chart :: Chart (v. t.) To lay down in a chart; to map; to delineate; as, to chart a coast..
Underlayer :: Underlayer (n.) A perpendicular shaft sunk to cut the lode at any required depth.
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Filibuster :: Filibuster (v. i.) To delay legislation, by dilatory motions or other artifices..
Homicide :: Homicide (v. t.) One who kills another; a manslayer.
Detection :: Detection (n.) The act of detecting; the laying open what was concealed or hidden; discovery; as, the detection of a thief; the detection of fraud, forgery, or a plot..
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Stager :: Stager (n.) A player.
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Incrust :: Incrust (v. t.) To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object..
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