lay (v.) Old form(s): layes , lay'st
set up, arrange, devise
1H4 II.i.53[Gadshill to Chamberlain] Thou layest the plot how
KJ III.iv.146[Cardinal Pandulph to Lewis the Dauphin, of King John] John lays you plots [i.e. makes schemes for your benefit]
MW III.iii.178[Mistress Page to Mistress Ford, of the extent of Ford's jealousy] I will lay a plot to try that
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