Also 6 labed. [f. LAY v.1] The bed in which something is laid or lies: a. a grave (now dial.); † b. a layer, stratum.

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1541.  Richmond. Wills (Surtees, 1853), 24. I gyf to the churche warks and for my labed vjs. viijd.

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1728.  W. Smith, Ann. Univ. College, 251. When, for ought I know, the Statue might be in its Lay-bed, and not taken out of the Quarry.

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1876.  Whitby Gloss., Lay-bed, a grave.

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