mislaid
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B2
/mɪsˈleɪd/
(mislay)
temporarily lose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mislay' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mislaien', where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'laien' meant 'to lay'.
Historical Evolution
'mislaien' transformed into the modern English word 'mislay'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay something down wrongly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to lose temporarily'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45