[lay to] {v.} 1. To give the blame or credit to; to name as cause.
He was unpopular and when he made money, it was laid to hisdishonesty, but when he lost money, it was laid to his stupidity.
Compare: LAY AT ONE’S DOOR. 2. To hold a ship or boat still againstthe wind.
The pirates decided to lay to that night and go ashore inthe morning.
Compare: LIE TO. 3. To exert oneself; to work hard.
He picked up a shovel and laid to with the rest of the gang.
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