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/ˈweɪleɪ/ · way·lay
verb
- To lie in wait for and attack from ambush. The bandits waylayed the merchant caravan, stealing their valuable goods.
verb
- To accost or intercept unexpectedly. The politician was waylaid by a group of protesters as she left the building.
Did you know? The word 'waylay' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', where the character of Sir John Falstaff is described as being waylaid by a group of thieves.