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
Svantepolk-Ancient Scandinavian
Hugleikr-Ancient Scandinavian
Rudo-Southern African, Shona
Tobiasto-BEE-ahs (German), tə-BIE-əs (English)Biblical, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Kartikeya-Hinduism
Gottschalk-German (Archaic)