Mislay (verb)

To lose temporarily; to misplace.

Origin:

From middle english mislaien, from old english mislēon, from mis- + lēon ("to lay").

Examples:

  1. I accidentally mislaid my keys and couldn't find them for hours.
  2. I mislaid my phone somewhere in the house, but I eventually found it.
  3. I am afraid I have mislaid my glasses, Have you seen them?
  4. I think I might have mislaid my wallet somewhere, I will check my pockets again.
  5. I mislaid my passport and had to rush to get a new one before my trip.
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