Definition of lay

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Lay (v. t.) To impose, as a burden, suffering, or punishment; to assess, as a tax; as, to lay a tax on land..

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Punt :: Punt (n.) Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc..
Harry :: Harry (v. i.) To make a predatory incursion; to plunder or lay waste.
Disport :: Disport (v. i.) Play; sport; pastime; diversion; playfulness.
Purkinje''s Cells :: Purkinje's cells () Large ganglion cells forming a layer near the surface of the cerebellum.
Heart :: Heart (n.) One of a series of playing cards, distinguished by the figure or figures of a heart; as, hearts are trumps..
Indication :: Indication (n.) Explanation; display.
Lache :: Lache (n.) Neglect; negligence; remissness; neglect to do a thing at the proper time; delay to assert a claim.
Delaying :: Delaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dela.
Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To dislocate, as a shoulder bone..
Scale :: Scale (n.) A mathematical instrument, consisting of a slip of wood, ivory, or metal, with one or more sets of spaces graduated and numbered on its surface, for measuring or laying off distances, etc., as in drawing, plotting, and the like. See Gunter's scale..
Delamination :: Delamination (n.) Formation and separation of laminae or layers; one of the methods by which the various blastodermic layers of the ovum are differentiated.
Break :: Break (v. t.) To lay open as by breaking; to divide; as, to break a package of goods..
Exposition :: Exposition (n.) The act of exposing or laying open; a setting out or displaying to public view.
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Deal :: Deal (v. i.) To make distribution; to share out in portions, as cards to the players..
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