Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lay | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
profane | No | Yes | Yes | No |
lay (noun) | profane (noun) |
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a narrative poem of popular origin | |
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain |
lay (adjective) | profane (adjective) |
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not of or from a profession | not concerned with or devoted to religion |
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy | characterized by profanity or cursing |
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred | |
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled |
lay (verb) | profane (verb) |
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put in a horizontal position | violate the sacred character of a place or language |
put into a certain place or abstract location | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality |
lay eggs | |
prepare or position for action or operation | |
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment |