Lay (Noun)
Meaning 1
A narrative poem of popular origin.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The balladeer's melodious lay wafted through the village square.
- As the troubadour strummed the last chord, the villagers applauded his lay.
- Her haunting lay echoed through the abandoned castle halls, a mournful serenade.
- The court minstrel's joyful lay was a staple of every royal banquet.
- His emotive lay brought tears to the eyes of the gathered crowd, so poignant was its refrain.