Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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LAY
LAY, an Enterprize, or Attempt; To be sick of the Lay, to be tir'd in waiting for an Opportunity to effect their Purposes. Also an Hazard or Chance; as, He stands a quuer Lay; he stands an odd Chance, or is in great Danger.
| LATCH |
| LAY'D Up in Lavender |
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