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lay vs minstrelsy

minstrelsy vs lay

lay and minstrelsy both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but minstrelsy is not an adjective.

lay is a verb but minstrelsy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
minstrelsy Yes No No No
As nouns, minstrelsy is a hyponym of lay; that is, minstrelsy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lay:
  • lay: a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
  • minstrelsy: ballads sung by minstrels
lay (noun) minstrelsy (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin the art of a minstrel
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain ballads sung by minstrels
a troupe of minstrels
lay (adjective) minstrelsy (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) minstrelsy (verb)
put in a horizontal position
put into a certain place or abstract location
lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between lay and minstrelsy

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