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(1):

(n.) One of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to some particular profession, in distinction from those who do.

(2):

(n.) A lay figure. See under Lay, n. (above).

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Layman'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​l/layman.html. 1828.
 
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