• Waylay

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ËŒweɪˈleɪ/, /ˈweɪleɪ/
    • US IPA: /ˈweɪleɪ/
    • Rhymes: -eɪ

    Origin

    way + lay likely from Middle Dutch wegelagen ("besetting of ways, lying in wait with evil or hostile intent along public ways").

    Full definition of waylay

    Verb

    1. (transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
    2. (transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.
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