Associations to the word «Laic»

Wiktionary

LAIC, noun. A layperson, as opposed to a member of the clergy.
LAIC, adjective. Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.

Dictionary definition

LAIC, adjective. Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy; "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay ministry".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats