Associations to the word «Waylay»

Wiktionary

WAYLAY, verb. (transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
WAYLAY, verb. (transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

Dictionary definition

WAYLAY, verb. Wait in hiding to attack.

Wise words

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