lay - definition of lay by The Free Dictionary

lay 1 (l) v. laid (l d), lay·ing, lays v.tr. 1. To cause to lie down: lay a child in its crib. 2. a. To place in or bring to a particular position: lay the cloth over the painting. b. To bury. 3. To cause to be in a particular condition: The remark laid h

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