RELAYn.
1. A supply of horses placed on the road to be in readiness to relieve others, that a traveler may proceed without delay.
2. Hunting dogs kept in readiness at certain places to pursue the game, when the dogs that have been in pursuit are weary.
RELAYv.t.
[re and lay.] To lay again; to lay a second time; as, to relay a pavement.