a. Sc. Obs. [Altered form of lawit, LEWD a., influenced by LAY a.] Lay.
1563. Winȝet, Four Scoir Thre Quest., title-p., Wks. 1888, I. 47. The Catholiks of the inferiour ordour of clergie and layt men.
1621. Gude & Godlie Ball. (S.T.S.), App. i. 231. The layit ȝe will not teiche.
