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Village in Ardabil province, Iran
Lay (Persian: لاي) is a village in Dursun Khvajeh Rural District of the Central District in Nir County, Ardabil province, Iran. At the time of the 2006
Lay,_Iran
Topics referred to by the same term
commune Lay (river), France Lay, Iran, a village Lay, Kansas, United States, an unincorporated community Lay Dam, Alabama, United States Lay (surname) Lay Bankz
Lay
Country in West Asia
re-established a unified Iranian state with Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion, laying the framework for the modern state of Iran. During the Afsharid
Iran
2026 geopolitical and economic crisis
'obliterate' Iranian power plants if they do not completely open the strait without 48 hours. In response, the Iranian defense council threatened to lay mines
2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
2026 armed conflict in West Asia
For Iran". NDTV. Retrieved 12 March 2026. Trew, Bel (10 March 2026). "Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens heavy escalation after Iran 'begins laying mines
2026_Iran_war
Village in Isfahan province, Iran
Lay Bid (Persian: لاي بيد) is a village in Zirkuh Rural District of Bagh-e Bahadoran District in Lenjan County, Isfahan province, Iran. At the time of
Lay_Bid,_Isfahan
Reuters. Yerushalmy, Jonathan (May 26, 2026). "US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump's promised peace deal remains elusive". The
2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations
2025–2026_Iran–United_States_negotiations
Bilateral relations
the existing ceasefire to lay the groundwork for a final settlement. American newspapers in the 1720s were uniformly pro-Iranian, especially during the revolt
Iran–United_States_relations
1980–1988 armed conflict in West Asia
S. Navy SEALs captured the Iranian mine-laying ship Iran Ajr, a diplomatic disaster for the already isolated Iranians. Iran had previously sought to maintain
Iran–Iraq_War
Iranian boats laying mines in the Hormuz. President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a three-week extension of the ceasefire. Iran said
Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
French public secularization movement
Look up laicity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Laicism (also laicity, from the Ancient Greek "λαϊκός" "laïkós", meaning "layperson" or "non-cleric")
Laicism
Coup to depose Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddegh
Minister of Iran Mohammad Mosaddegh was overthrown in a coup d'état that strengthened the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. In the months
1953_Iranian_coup_d'état
The history of Iran (also known as Persia) is intertwined with Greater Iran, a region encompassing all areas that have witnessed significant settlement
History_of_Iran
to lay the foundations for future industries. Iranian reliance on these countries has rapidly decreased since the 2010s in most sectors whereby Iran has
List of equipment of the Iranian Army
List_of_equipment_of_the_Iranian_Army
Men's association football team
during this period, a number of quality players burst onto the Iranian football scene laying the foundation for third place in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup (victories
Iran_national_football_team
Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979
rebels as they could lay their hands on." Kissinger later wrote in his memoirs that it was never the intention of the US or Iran to see the peshmerga
Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
Use of electronic warfare during the 2026 Iran war
the freedom of our Iranian brothers and sisters … lay down your weapons or join the forces of liberation."" Several official Iranian news websites, including
Cyberwarfare during the 2026 Iran war
Cyberwarfare_during_the_2026_Iran_war
Mass killing of protesters in Iran
Since the beginning of the 2025–26 Iranian protests, the Iranian government has perpetrated widespread massacres of civilians, deploying both its own
2025–2026_Iran_massacres
Occupation of Tehran's U.S. embassy (1979–1981)
The Iran hostage crisis (Persian: بحران گروگانگیری سفارت آمریکا) began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans, including diplomats and other civilian personnel
Iran_hostage_crisis
Village in Fars province, Iran
Lay Zangan (Persian: لاي زنگان) is a village in, and the capital of, Rostaq Rural District of Rostaq District, Darab County, Fars province, Iran. The previous
Lay_Zangan
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Israel and the United States launched a war against Iran, Hezbollah's main backer, and assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Hezbollah
2026_Lebanon_war
2026 operation to open the Strait of Hormuz
000-Pound Bunker Busters To Hit Iranian Anti-Ship Missile Sites: Reports". "Top US general: US military striking Iranian mine-laying vessels". Baird Maritime
Operation_Project_Freedom
City in Isfahan province, Iran
District. Iran portal Also romanized as Lāibid, Lay Bid, and Lāy Bīd; also known as Lāy Bīd-e Pā’īn, Lāybīd Bālā, Lāybīd-e Bālā, Layé Bīd, Layé Bid, Lāy-e Bīd
Laybid
1978 Japanese-built landing craft used by Iran
Iran Ajr (Persian: ایران اجر, lit. 'Iran Gift'), formerly known as the Arya Rakhsh, was a Japanese-built landing craft used by Iran to lay naval mines
Iran_Ajr
2017 history book by Abbas Amanat
successful synthesis of a vast and complex field. Paul Lay delivers a highly favorable assessment of Iran, positioning the book as a monumental and invaluable
Iran:_A_Modern_History
During the 2026 Iran war, the United States and Israel have sought strategies aimed at regime change in Iran, seeking to destabilize or overthrow the government
Regime change efforts in the 2026 Iran war
Regime_change_efforts_in_the_2026_Iran_war
1941 conflict of World War II
any longer.[page needed] The British and Iranians agreed as part of the ceasefire that the Iranians would not lay down their arms and remain at their posts
Anglo-Soviet_invasion_of_Iran
Group of Indo-European peoples
any of the Iranian languages, which are a branch of the Indo-Iranian languages within the Indo-European language family. The Proto-Iranians are believed
Iranian_peoples
Village in Fars, Iran
province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 98, in 28 families. Lay Hana at GEOnet Names Server "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)"
Lay_Hana
Calendars used in Iran
person in laying the frameworks for the calendar and its precision was the 11th century Persian polymath, Omar Khayyam. The modern Iranian calendar is
Iranian_calendars
Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
Khamenei (born 8 September 1969) is an Iranian cleric and politician who is serving as the third supreme leader of Iran since 2026. A member of the Khamenei
Mojtaba_Khamenei
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
anti-government protests in Iran. During the 2026 Iran war, Rubio said the U.S. government knew that Israel was planning to attack Iran and that the U.S. did
Marco_Rubio
Shah of Iran from 1925 to 1941
reign, ultimately laying the foundations of the modern Iranian state. Therefore, he is regarded by many as the founder of modern Iran. His legacy remains
Reza_Shah
Iran under the Safavid dynasty from 1501 to 1736
Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly called Safavid Iran, Safavid Persia or the Safavid Empire, was one of the largest and longest-lasting Iranian empires. It was
Safavid_Iran
Iranian armed forces
States. From 1987, the United States Central Command sought to stop Iranian mine-laying vessels from blocking the international sea lanes through the Persian
Islamic_Republic_of_Iran_Army
Village in Isfahan, Iran
and Jazanābād) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District, in the Central District of Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population
Jeznabad,_Lay_Siyah
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
1980, he ordered the invasion of Iran, purportedly to capture Iran's Arab-majority Khuzestan province, and end Iranian attempts to export its Islamic Revolution
Saddam_Hussein
Village in Isfahan, Iran
known as Gonū) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District, in the Central District of Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population
Gonuiyeh,_Isfahan
Iranian religion founded by Zoroaster
intended characters. Zoroastrianism, also called Mazdayasna and Behdin, is an Iranian religion centred on the Avesta and the teachings of Zarathushtra Spitama
Zoroastrianism
Head of the Catholic Church since 2025
The same penalty extends to some portion of the SSPX's estimated 600,000 lay followers worldwide, though under the 1996 test it applies only to those
Pope_Leo_XIV
Village in Yazd, Iran
Lay-e Ahmad (Persian: لاي احمد, also Romanized as Lāy-e Aḩmad) is a village in Pishkuh Rural District, in the Central District of Taft County, Yazd Province
Lay-e_Ahmad
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
several Arab countries and Iran clashing with the US and Israel, including the Twelve-Day War in 2025, and the 2026 Iran war. A year of strikes between
Gaza_war
Association football tournament in Qatar
substitution did not count towards a team's quota of regular substitutions. Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand suffered a concussion in his country's opening
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
2016 book by Andrew Scott Cooper
Days of Imperial Iran is a 2016 book by Andrew Scott Cooper. It documents the Pahlavi family and the overthrow of the Shah of Iran. Cooper stated that
The_Fall_of_Heaven
amid escalating tensions with Iran, which the United States has attributed to Iran's nuclear program, the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, and a government crackdown
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East
2026_United_States_military_buildup_in_the_Middle_East
U.S. presidential administration since 2025
a major attack on Iran with Israel with the stated goal of regime change, including the assassination of the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei, which
Second presidency of Donald Trump
Second_presidency_of_Donald_Trump
President of Iran from 2005 to 2013
gaining Iran's presidency, Ahmadinejad held his first cabinet meeting in the Imam Reza shrine at Mashhad, an act perceived as "pious". He also used to lay an
Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad
Species of rodent
Calomyscus. Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics, 88:296-304. Lay, D. M. 1967. A study of the mammals of Iran resulting from the Street Expedition of 1962-1963.
Zagros Mountains mouse-like hamster
Zagros_Mountains_mouse-like_hamster
Trade restrictions levied by the United States government
Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the United States has imposed a series of economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran. United States
United States sanctions against Iran
United_States_sanctions_against_Iran
Village in Kerman, Iran
Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 7, in 4 families. Lay Khurin at GEOnet Names Server "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)"
Lay_Khurin
Country in South Asia
it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border
Pakistan
Iran-led military coalition in West Asia
is an informal Iran-led military coalition that operates across West Asia. It currently unites a variety of armed groups allied with Iran and committed
Axis_of_Resistance
Village in Yazd, Iran
Lay-e Farashahi (Persian: لاي فراشاهي, also Romanized as Lāy-e Farāshāhī) is a village in Pishkuh Rural District, in the Central District of Taft County
Lay-e_Farashahi
Border crossings of Pakistan
Pakistan with its four neighbours, namely Afghanistan, China, India and Iran. There are eight official border crossings and trade terminals between Afghanistan
Land border crossings of Pakistan
Land_border_crossings_of_Pakistan
Islamist movement and militant group based in Lebanon
by the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's model of Islamic governance, Hezbollah established strong ties with Iran and is part
Hezbollah
Soccer tournament in North America
17, 2026. "IR Iran vs New Zealand | First Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026". FIFA. Retrieved June 15, 2026. "Match Report – Group G – IR Iran v. New Zealand"
2026_FIFA_World_Cup
Village in Fars, Iran
province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 41, in 12 families. Lay-e Khorrami at GEOnet Names Server "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385
Lay-e_Khorrami
City in Isfahan province, Iran
) is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located
Isfahan
Village in Yazd, Iran
Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 9, in 4 families. Lay-e Shuruneh at GEOnet Names Server "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385
Lay-e_Shuruneh
Islam is the official religion of Iran. Islam was introduced through the Arab conquest of Iran in the 7th century, which led to the fall of the Sasanian
Islam_in_Iran
Last pre-Islamic Iranian empire (224–651 AD)
𐭠𐭩𐭥𐭠𐭭𐭱𐭲𐭥𐭩, romanized: Ērānšahr, lit. 'Empire of the Iranians'), was an Iranian empire that was founded and ruled by the House of Sasan from 224
Sasanian_Empire
Country in Southeastern Europe and West Asia
It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the
Turkey
Village in Fars, Iran
Lay Raz (Persian: لاي رز, also Romanized as Lāy Raz) is a village in Rostaq Rural District, in the Central District of Neyriz County, Fars province, Iran
Lay_Raz
Island country in Southeast Asia
the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. PAP leaders believed that Singapore's future lay with Malaya, due to strong ties between the two. It was thought that reuniting
Singapore
Village in Isfahan, Iran
as Qayyemābād) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District, in the Central District of Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population
Qayumabad
Iranian political faction that embraces nationalism and Islam
political factions that emerged in the immediate aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, including "lay-religious liberals" represented by Bazargan. Allied with "secular
Religious-Nationalists
Event that sparked the Iran–Iraq War in 1980
invasion of Iran began on 22 September 1980, sparking the Iran–Iraq War, and lasted until 5 December 1980. Ba'athist Iraq believed that Iran would not respond
Iraqi_invasion_of_Iran
Iranian ship
Konarak (Persian: کنارک) was a Hendijan-class support vessel of the Iranian Navy. It was built in the Netherlands and was put into service since 1988
IRIS_Konarak
Village in Isfahan, Iran
known as Balā Bād) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District, in the Central District of Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population
Balaabad
English energy company founded in 1908
Justice (ICJ), but Iran contended that the issue lay outside the court's jurisdiction. On 22 July 1952, "the court accepted the Iranian argument that the
Anglo-Persian_Oil_Company
2026 Iran war aerial campaign
States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United
2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign
2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
Village in Isfahan, Iran
Romanized as Mehrābād) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District, in the Central District of Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population
Mehrabad,_Lay_Siyah
American politician (born 1947)
another article of impeachment against Trump in June 2025 for the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval. In November 2025, he
Al_Green_(politician)
International freight train corridor
trial freight service between Pakistan and Turkey via Iran ran in August 2009. The corridor lay dormant for much of the 2010s owing to operational, infrastructural
Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad railway
Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad_railway
American businessman and government official (born 1962)
shortage in Iran, causing the Iranian rial to collapse. During the 2026 Iran War, Bessent said the U.S. had seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets
Scott_Bessent
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
the Middle East, he authorized joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran that began the 2026 Iran war. Since 2015, Trump's leadership style and political agenda—often
Donald_Trump
Political crisis in Iran
pressures and ignited widespread public anger, laying the foundation for the domestic crisis. As Iran loses influence abroad, its regional proxies like
Iran internal crisis (2025–present)
Iran_internal_crisis_(2025–present)
2024, Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles at targets in Israel, in at least two waves, then the largest attack during the ongoing Iran–Israel
October 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel
October_2024_Iranian_strikes_on_Israel
Country in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
state. Its capital and largest city was Moscow. The Soviet Union's roots lay in the October Revolution of 1917. The new government, led by Vladimir Lenin
Soviet_Union
Ongoing conflict since 2014
Retrieved 14 September 2014. MacFarquhar, Neil (3 September 2014). "Putin Lays Out Proposal to End Ukraine Conflict". The New York Times. Archived from
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Province of the Sasanian Empire
province in Late Antiquity, that lay within central Iran, almost corresponding to the present-day Isfahan province in Iran. Spahān is attested in various
Spahan_(province)
Zoroastrian community in the Indian subcontinent
to date from British arrival in Sindh. Moreover, for the Iranians, the harbours of Gujarat lay on the maritime routes that complemented the overland Silk
Parsis
the year 2026 in Iran. Supreme Leader of Iran: Ali Khamenei (until February 28) Mojtaba Khamenei (since March 8) President of Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian
2026_in_Iran
Suicide bombings in Iran
explosions in Iran]. Ynet (in Hebrew). 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024. "Iran lays to rest victims
2024_Kerman_bombings
Current calendar year
airstrikes against Afghanistan, leading to an open war between both nations. In Iran, in response to authorities cracking down on protests, the United States
2026
Plan for the establishment of an Iranian transitional government
The Iran Prosperity Project (IPP) (Persian: پروژه شکوفایی ایران, romanised: Prozhe-ye Shokufâyi-ye Irân) is a national political-economic plan put forth
Iran_Prosperity_Project
Bilateral relations
reference Iran/Persia as Bosi. In essence, the relationship was not one of direct diplomacy but of early trans-Eurasian connectivity, laying the foundation
China–Iran_relations
The Iranian Revolution was the Shia Islamic revolution that replaced the secular monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with a theocratic Islamic Republic
Background and causes of the Iranian Revolution
Background_and_causes_of_the_Iranian_Revolution
resumed on 2 March 2026 between Hezbollah and Israel following the 2026 Iran war and the killing of Ali Khamenei. On 16 April, President Trump announced
Hezbollah–Israel conflict (2023–present)
Hezbollah–Israel_conflict_(2023–present)
American politician (born 1974)
to endure a "hurtful and hateful primary". In April 2026, amid the 2026 Iran War, Greene called for Trump to be removed from office through the Twenty-fifth
Marjorie_Taylor_Greene
defense to create a littoral trap for any intervening force. Iran would start by laying minefields in and around the Strait's shipping channels, as well
Iranian anti-access and area denial strategy in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian_anti-access_and_area_denial_strategy_in_the_Strait_of_Hormuz
Country in West Asia
the Neolithic period, prominent cultures such as Al-Magar, whose centre lay in modern-day southwestern Najd, flourished. Al-Magar could be considered
Saudi_Arabia
Village in Isfahan province, Iran
(Persian: سرشك) is a village in Lay Siyah Rural District of the Central District in Nain County, Isfahan province, Iran. At the time of the 2006 National
Sereshk,_Isfahan
Iran's nuclear program began under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in the 1950s as part of the U.S. Atoms for Peace initiative. In 1967, Iran established the
History of the nuclear program of Iran
History_of_the_nuclear_program_of_Iran
Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
"Coronavirus Arrives in Iran: Two People Test Positive in Qom". IranGov.ir. Government of Iran. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020. "Iran Confirms 3 New
COVID-19_pandemic
Islamic holiday on the first of Shawwal
Iran, where the occasion is known as Eid-e-Fitr (Persian: عید فطر), several groups of experts representing the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran,
Eid_al-Fitr
Class of Iranian submarine
The Nahang (Persian: نهنگ, lit. 'Whale') is an Iranian-made class of midget submarine designed for shallow water operations. Only one prototype of this
Nahang-class_submarine
Military campaign following the September 11 attacks
war on Iran, identifying it as the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Al-Qaeda's de facto leader, Saif al-Adel, is believed to be living in Iran. The term
War_on_terror
Prime Minister of India since 2014
highlights: From G20 presidency to India as a manufacturing destination, PM lays out his expansive vision for the country". Business Today. 26 August 2023
Narendra_Modi
Historical network of Eurasian trade routes
the classic definition sidelines prominent civilisations such as India and Iran. The Silk Road derives its name from the highly lucrative trade of silk textiles
Silk_Road
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
Male
English
Pet form of English Larry, LAZ means "of Laurentum."
Male
Hindi/Indian
(लाल) Hindi name LAL means "to caress, to play."Â
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Say.
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian
Sunshine; Bright; Day
Male
Hindi/Indian
(जय) Hindi name derived from the Sanskrit word jaya, JAY means "victory." Compare with another form of Jay.
Girl/Female
Australian
From the Meadow Farm
Male
Chamoru
, jurisprudence; law.
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, LACY means "lace-like."Â
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, GAY means "happy." Compare with masculine Gay.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Indian
From the Meadow Farm; Concentration
Female
English
 English name derived from the vocabulary word, DAY means "day." Feminine form of Middle English Daye, meaning "day."
Male
English
Middle English short form of English Lawrence, LAW means "of Laurentum."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Indian, Teutonic
Settlement by the Clay Pit; Somebody who Lived on Clay Soils; Occupational; Place Name Involving Clay; Brook Near a Clay-bed; Mortal; Surname; Clay-pit Worker; Clay Settlement
Male
English
Short form of English Raymond, RAY means "wise protector."
Female
English
Pet form of English Adelaide, LADY means "noble sort."Â In some instances it may be derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "lady."
Male
English
The Clay Farm
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lee.Scottish : reduced variant of McClay.French : habitational name from places so named in Loire, Meurthe-et-Moselle, and Pyrénées-Atlantique.German : habitational name from places so named, in the Rhineland near Koblenz and in Bavaria, named with lay(h), a word meaning ‘stone’, ‘rock’, ‘slate’.
Male
English
Short form of English Clayton, CLAY means "clay settlement."
Male
English
 Short form of English names beginning with Gay-, such as Gabriel "man of God" or "warrior of God," and Gaylord, GAY means "dandy." Compare with feminine Gay.
Male
Scandinavian
 Variant spelling of Scandinavian Kai, CAY means "lord." Compare with another form of Cay.
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
Female
English
Pet form of English Winifred, WINNIE means "holy reconciliation."
Girl/Female
Arabic
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Teutonic Russian
noble.
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, French, Greek, Latin, Scandinavian
Rock
Girl/Female
British, English
Beaver-stream
Girl/Female
Muslim
Light
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Generous
Male
English
 Middle English form of English John, JAN means "God is gracious." Compare with other forms of Jan.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Without Any Shape or Form
Boy/Male
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Consciousness; Life; Knowledge; Movement; The Name of a Saint
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
LAY IRAN
n.
The merrymaking of May Day.
v. t.
To spread on a surface; as, to lay plaster or paint.
v. t.
To prepare; to make ready; to contrive; to provide; as, to lay a snare, an ambush, or a plan.
v. t.
To bring forth and deposit; as, to lay eggs.
v. t.
To point; to aim; as, to lay a gun.
a.
Of or pertaining to the laity, as distinct from the clergy; as, a lay person; a lay preacher; a lay brother.
v. t.
To impose, as a burden, suffering, or punishment; to assess, as a tax; as, to lay a tax on land.
v. t.
To place in position; to establish firmly; to arrange with regularity; to dispose in ranks or tiers; as, to lay a corner stone; to lay bricks in a wall; to lay the covers on a table.
a.
Not belonging to, or emanating from, a particular profession; unprofessional; as, a lay opinion regarding the nature of a disease.
v. i.
To take a position; to come or go; as, to lay forward; to lay aloft.
v. t.
To cause to lie down, to be prostrate, or to lie against something; to put or set down; to deposit; as, to lay a book on the table; to lay a body in the grave; a shower lays the dust.
v. i.
To lay snares for rabbits.
v. i.
To lay a wager; to bet.
n.
To fold; to bend and lay over or on something; as, to lap a piece of cloth.
v. t.
To state; to allege; as, to lay the venue.
v. t.
To present or offer; as, to lay an indictment in a particular county; to lay a scheme before one.
v. t.
To impose, as a command or a duty; as, to lay commands on one.
n.
A law.
v. t.
A share of the proceeds or profits of an enterprise; as, when a man ships for a whaling voyage, he agrees for a certain lay.
v. t. & i.
To lay; to wager.