forlay

English

Alternative forms

• forelay

Etymology

From for- +‎ lay, on analogy with waylay.

Verb

forlay (third-person singular simple present forlays, present participle forlaying, simple past and past participle forlaid)

1. (transitive, obsolete) To lay aside.
2. (transitive) To lie in wait for; ambush.

Anagrams

• lay for