relay

RELA'Y, n.

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.

RELA'Y, v.t. [re and lay.] To lay again; to lay a second time; as, to relay a pavement.