lay (
http://definr.com/lay)
adj 1: concerning those not members of the clergy; "set his collar
in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay
ministry"; "the choir sings both sacred and secular
music" [syn:
laic,
secular]
2: not of or from a profession; "a lay opinion as to the cause
of the disease"
n 1: a narrative song with a recurrent refrain [syn:
ballad]
2: a narrative poem of popular origin [syn:
ballad]
v 1: put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your
things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the
scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a
certain point" [syn:
put,
set,
place,
pose,
position]
2: put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table";
"lay the patient carefully onto the bed" [syn:
put down,
repose]
3: prepare or position for action or operation; "lay a fire";
"lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
4: lay eggs; of female animals; "This hen doesn't lay"
5: impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a
responsibility on someone"