A narrative poem of popular origin, often in ballad form, telling a story or legend.

A lay is a narrative song or ballad that often includes a repeated refrain or chorus, typically telling a story or conveying emotions.

To lay (verb) means to impose as a duty, burden, or punishment on someone or something.

To lay: to produce and deposit eggs, typically done by birds, reptiles, and certain insects, as part of their reproductive process.

To make arrangements or put something in place for a specific purpose or task, typically in a deliberate or strategic manner.

To place something down in a flat or horizontal position.

To place or position something in a specific location or setting.

To assume a reclining position or lie down.

To have a position or be situated in relation to something else; to lie or be located.

To lay: to intentionally deceive or mislead by saying something that is not true.

To be or remain in a specific state or position, especially lying down.

To originate or dwell in a particular place or situation.

To be in a horizontal position, typically on a surface or the ground, in a relaxed or resting state.

To be located or situated in a specific place or position.

Not of or from a profession; not trained or skilled in a specific field or activity.

Relating to or characteristic of individuals who are not members of the clergy; non-clerical or secular in nature.