lay

/ˈlā/

Middle English leyen, from Old English lecgan; akin to Old English licgan to lie

verb

  1. to beat or strike down with force

  2. to put or set down

  3. to place for rest or sleep; especially : bury

noun

  1. covert, lair

  2. something (such as a layer) that lies or is laid

  3. line of action : plan