lay person
31lay-figure — /lāˈfi gər/ noun 1. (earlier layˈman) a jointed model used by painters 2. A living person or a fictitious character lacking in individuality ORIGIN: Du leeman, from led (now lid) joint, and man man …
32lay|a|bout — «LAY uh BOWT», noun. British. a habitually idle person; loafer: »A character the English call a layabout, and we would call a bum, springs forward (Joel Sayre) …
33lay|ing on of hands — «LAY ihng», the act of placing a hand on a person s head or shoulder in order to bless or transmit grace to him, as practiced by the clergy of some Christian churches. It is traditionally performed in administering baptism, confirmation,… …
34lay|man — «LAY muhn», noun, plural men. 1. a member of a church who is not a clergyman: »His father is a pastor but he and his brother are laymen. 2. a person outside any particular profession: »Whether or not scientists wish it, laymen are likely to push… …
35lay|per|son — «LAY PEHR suhn», noun. a person outside the clergy or a particular profession; a layman or laywoman: »The NOVA Catholic Community [is] a group founded by laypersons…out of dissatisfaction with the traditional liturgy (Washington Post) …
36Lay Down (song) — Lay Down is a song by Canadian band Priestess (band). It is the second track on their debut album Hello Master.In an interview with TheFanzine.com [http://www.thefanzine.com/articles/music/51/music interview with mikey heppner of priestess/4] ,… …
37lay someone to rest — lay (someone) to rest to bury a dead person. Hattie died peacefully at age 93 and was laid to rest in the church cemetery …
38lay to rest — lay (someone) to rest to bury a dead person. Hattie died peacefully at age 93 and was laid to rest in the church cemetery …
39lay figure — n. [earlier layman < Du leeman < MDu led, limb, joint, akin to OE lith, limb + man, man] 1. an artist s jointed model of the human form, on which drapery is arranged to get the proper effect 2. a person who is a mere puppet or a nonentity …
40lay witness — Person called to give testimony who does not possess any expertise in the matters about which he testifies. Used in contrast to expert witness who may render an opinion based on his expert knowledge if proper foundation is laid. Generally, such… …
