English Explanatory Dictionary

mislay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.
  2. To err in placing something.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈleɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mislay.wav

Word forms

mislay mislays mislaying mislaid

Etymology

From Middle English mysse layen, equivalent to mis- + lay.

Synonyms

misplace

Derived words

mislayal mislayer mislaying
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