In obsolete terms the difference between lay and raw
is that
lay is an obligation; a vow while
raw is not covered; bare; bald.
As nouns the difference between lay and raw
is that
lay is arrangement or relationship; layout while
raw is an unprocessed sugar; a batch of such.
As adjectives the difference between lay and raw
is that
lay is non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution while
raw is of food: not cooked.
As a verb lay
is to place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
As a proper noun Lay
is a river in western France.
As an adverb raw is
without a condom.
As an abbreviation RAW is
the rules as written: the actual rules appearing in the rulebook, as opposed to house rules, or as opposed to the rules that might have been intended (in the event of a mistake in the rulebook).