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Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of lay archaic, form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

   "She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."

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balladlaicputreposeabateaccredit

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"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."

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