adv. phr. Obs. [A prep.1 + HOLD.] ‘A term of our early navigators, for bringing a ship close to the wind, so as to hold or keep to it.’ Adm. Smyth.
1610. Shaks., Temp., I. i. 52. Lay her a hold, a hold, set her two courses; off to Sea againe, lay her off.
