Definition of lay

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Lay (v. t.) To cause to lie dead or dying.

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Shift :: Shift (v. t.) A change of the position of the hand on the finger board, in playing the violin..
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Present :: Present (a.) Not delayed; immediate; instant; coincident.
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Dazzle :: Dazzle (v. t.) To bewilder or surprise with brilliancy or display of any kind.
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Play :: Play (v. t.) To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it..
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