mis|lay

mis|lay
mis|lay «mihs LAY», transitive verb, -laid, -lay|ing.
1. to put in a place and then forget where it is; lose temporarily: »

Mother is always mislaying her glasses. Was ever anything so provoking—to mislay my own jewels, and force me to wear her trumpery (Oliver Goldsmith).

2. to put in an incorrect place.
mis|lay´er, noun.

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