lay

adjective

Of, relating to, or involving the laity.

adjective

Not of or belonging to a particular profession; nonprofessional.

intransitive verb

To cause to lie down.

intransitive verb

To place in or bring to a particular position.

intransitive verb

To bury.

intransitive verb

To cause to be in a particular condition.

intransitive verb

To put or set down.

intransitive verb

To produce and deposit.

intransitive verb

To cause to subside; calm or allay.