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- to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
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Dec 8, 2018 · Meaning "have sex with" first recorded 1934, in U.S. slang, probably from sense of "bring forth and deposit" (which was in Old English, as in lay an egg, lay a bet, etc.), perhaps reinforced by to lie with, a phrase frequently met in the Bible.
There are 104 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb lay, 27 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
What does the word lay mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word lay , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose: She laid the baby on the bed. He laid the tray down on the table. lay aside She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone. We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.
What does the noun lay mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lay. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
