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Words with a similar base: inlay

'inlay'

[inlay.n.01] as in: (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place

'inlay'

[inlay.n.02] as in: a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface

'inlay'

[inlay.v.01] as in: decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

Origins

					inlay (English)
├── in- (English)
│   ├── in (Latin)
│   ├── in- (Latin)
│   └── in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│           └── in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── lay (English)
    ├── laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
    ├── lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── layen (Middle English (1100-1500))