lay- root words — words with the lay- root

The root lay- comes from Old French laier, meaning to leave, release (hounds). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including relay. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lay- root

Explore words with lay- — words containing the lay- root and sharing its sense of "to leave, release (hounds)". Examples include relay. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lay- mean?

The lay- root means to leave, release (hounds), from Old French laier. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.