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waylay (v.)
[waylay 词源字典]
"to ambush," 1510s, from
way
(n.) +
lay
(v.), on model of Middle Low German, Middle Dutch
wegelagen
"besetting of ways, lying in wait with evil or hostile intent along public ways." Related:
Waylaid
;
waylaying
.
[waylay etymology, waylay origin, 英语词源]