dial. Also lare-over, lay-over, layer, etc. (see Eng. Dial. Dict.). (See quots.)
a. 1700. B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew, Lare-over, said when the true Name of the thing must (in decency) be concealed.
1725. in New Cant. Dict.
1785. Grose, Dict. Vulg. Tongue, Lareovers for Medlers, an answer frequently given to children, or young people, as a rebuke for their impertinent curiosity, in enquiring what is contained in a box, bundle, or any other closed conveyance.
a. 1825. Forby, Voc. E. Anglia, Layer-over, a gentle term for some instrument of chastisement.
1888. Sheffield Gloss., Layors-for-meddlers.
