[Ads-l] Antedating of "Lay Down" (a beat)

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lay down (OED, 20., 1960)

1946 Globe and Mail (Toronto) 10 Aug. 17/3 (Newspapers.com)

There is more solo work than was usual in New Orleans music ... the rhythm section lays down a steady beat.

Fred Shapiro

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