Definitions for: Mislay


[v] place (something) where one cannot find it again; "I misplaced my eyeglasses"



Webster (1913) Definition: Mis*lay", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mislaid; p. pr. & vb.
n. Mislaying.]
1. To lay in a wrong place; to ascribe to a wrong source.

The fault is generally mislaid upon nature. --Locke.

2. To lay in a place not recollected; to lose.

The . . . charter, indeed, was unfortunately
mislaid: and the prayer of their petition was to
obtain one of like import in its stead. --Hallam.

Synonyms: lose, misplace

See Also: lay, place, pose, position, put, set

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