by the lay

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What does by the lay mean?

Paid a portion of any profits from the voyage, rather than receiving wages.

How to pronounce by the lay

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “by the lay”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “by the lay” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.