Definition of lay figure

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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lay figure

NOUN:

1. See mannequin.
2. A subservient or insignificant person.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From obsolete layman, from Dutch leeman, variant of ledenman : obsolete Dutch led, limb (from Middle Dutch lit) + man, man (from Middle Dutch; see manikin )

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