lay about one



lay about one

1. Strike blows on all sides, as in When the dogs cornered the old man, he laid about him with his cane. [Early 1400s]
2. Act vigorously, make strenuous efforts, as in When there was an opportunity for profit, he laid about him. [c. 1600]
See also: lay, one

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Teige-Irish
OlekAW-lekPolish
Lillie['lili:]
WhitneyWIT-neeEnglish
Antonello-Italian
Nubia-Various