lais / lase / lays / laze / leas / leis / leys [lɛiz]
lais – n. pl. of lai – 1. a medieval type of short tale in
French literature that is usually in octosyllabic verse and deals with subjects
of Celtic origin often connected with Arthur or the Round Table; 2. a medieval
type of lyric poem revived in the 17th century and composed in unsymmetrical
couplets each sung to its own melody
lase – n. – 1. function as or in a laser; 2. (of a
substance) undergo the physical processes employed in a laser
lays – v. 3rd pers. pres. sing. of lay – 1. to place on a
surface, especially horizontally in a position of rest
laze – v. intr. – 1. spend time lazily or idly; 2. (often
followed by away) pass time in this way
leas – n. pl. of lea – 1. grassland, pasture; 2. arable
land sown to grasses or clover for hay or grazing and usually plowed and
planted with other crops after two or more years
leis – n. pl. of lei – a wreath, garland, or necklace of
flowers, leaves, shells, or other materials that is a symbol of affection in
Polynesia
leys – n. pl. of ley – British a field temporarily under grass