verb
mislay
Mislay (verb) means to put something down in a place and then not remember where it is.
verb
1
To put something down in a place and then not remember where it is.
"He cannot see well, mislays his glasses, and frequently mismends the nets."
— Nancy Anne Dyer, Tokugawa to Meiji Japan: a Resource Guide for Teachers (1971)
2
To put something in the wrong place by mistake.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English mysse layen, formed from mis- and lay.
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What is the meaning of mislay?
"mislay" (verb) means to put something down in a place and then not remember where it is.
What is another word for mislay?
Other words for "mislay" include misplace.
What are the different meanings of mislay?
"mislay" has 2 main meanings: 1. To put something down in a place and then not remember where it is; 2. To put something in the wrong place by mistake.
