LAY
Scrabble letter values: L1A1Y4 = 6
Definition
- adjective characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy. — synonyms: laic, secular
- adjective not of or from a profession.
- noun a narrative song with a recurrent refrain. — synonyms: ballad
- noun a narrative poem of popular origin. — synonyms: ballad
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location. — synonyms: put, set, place, pose, position
- verb put in a horizontal position. — synonyms: put_down, repose
- verb prepare or position for action or operation.
- verb lay eggs.
- verb impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
Examples
- “set his collar in laic rather than clerical position”
- “the lay ministry”
- “a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease”