Dictionary Check: lay

"lay" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

adjective

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

Example: "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"
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adjective

not of or from a profession

Example: "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease"
noun

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

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noun

a narrative poem of popular origin

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verb

put into a certain place or abstract location

Example: "Put your things here"
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verb

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

Synonyms:
lie

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