myEtymology.com: French etymology of lai

Etymology of the French word lai

the Old French word lai

derived from the Late Latin word laicus (lay, common; of the laity; layman, one not belonging to the priesthood, in orders)

derived from the Greek word laikos, λαϊκός

derived from the Greek word laos, λαός (a people)

derived from the Vulgar Church Latin word laicus

derived from the Greek word laikos, λαϊκός

derived from the Greek word laos, λαός (a people)

English lay, English lay

Dutch leggen, English lay, German legen, Icelandic leggja, Swedish lägga

Word found in Old French