Word: belay
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
lay
Definition: To overlay; adorn.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to intensify adjectives meaning "adorned with something", often those with the suffix -ed .
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.