verb
waylay
Waylay (verb) means to lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
verb
1
To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
2
To accost or intercept unexpectedly.
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Etymology
From way + lay, likely a calque of Middle Dutch wegelagen (“besetting of ways, lying in wait with evil or hostile intent along public ways”). Compare Middle Low German wegelagen, German wegelagern (“to waylay; rob”).
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What is the meaning of waylay?
"waylay" (verb) means to lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
What are the different meanings of waylay?
"waylay" has 2 main meanings: 1. To lie in wait for and attack from ambush; 2. To accost or intercept unexpectedly.