verb
mislay
Mislay (verb) means to leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
verb
1
To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
2
To err in placing something.
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Etymology
From Middle English mysse layen, equivalent to mis- + lay.
Rhymes for mislay
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What is the meaning of mislay?
"mislay" (verb) means to leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
What are the different meanings of mislay?
"mislay" has 2 main meanings: 1. To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it; 2. To err in placing something.