lay

a narrative poem of popular origin

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

“the lay ministry”

put in a horizontal position

“lay the books on the table”

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

put into a certain place or abstract location

impose as a duty, burden, or punishment

“lay a responsibility on someone”

lay eggs

“This hen doesn't lay”

not of or from a profession

“a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease”

prepare or position for action or operation

“lay a fire”