mislay

[ mis-ley ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·laid, mis·lay·ing.

1. to lose temporarily; misplace:

   He mislaid his keys.

2. to lay or place wrongly; arrange or situate improperly:

   to mislay linoleum.

mislay

/ mɪsˈleɪ /

verb

1. to lose (something) temporarily, esp by forgetting where it is
2. to lay (something) badly

Derived Forms

• misˈlayer, noun

Other Words From

• mis·layer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mislay¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, mislay is from Middle English mysse layen. See mis- ¹, lay ¹

Example Sentences

Glad to see the old boy, though I cant help wishing hed mislay that monocle of his.

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Pray don't mislay your reply; I would certainly print it, if I had it here: how long is it?

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I don't lose mine much, but gee whiz, I mislay it sometimes.

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For some one to mislay or forget a permit was a daily occurrence and the caution had to be repeated often.

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I doubt, however, whether this will become popular, guests showing a tendency to mislay their knives and forks in the foliage.

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