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lay2

Syllabification: (lay)
Pronunciation: /lā/

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Definition of lay

adjective

[attributive]
  • 1not ordained into or belonging to the clergy:a lay preacher
  • 2not having professional qualifications or expert knowledge, especially in law or medicine:lay and professional views of medicine

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French lai, via late Latin from Greek laïkos, from laos 'people'. Compare with laic

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