lay
lay
adjective
Not belonging to the clergy or a specific profession; non-expert.
"A lay person cannot perform that ritual."
verb
(Of a bird or other animal) to produce an egg from its body.
"The hen laid a large egg."
verb
To place something down gently or flat on a surface.
"Please lay the book on the table."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: nonprofessional, set, position, put, pose, place, profane, secular, laic, repose, put down, ballad