Mislaid

/mɪsˈleɪd/ verb

Definition

Accidentally placed something in the wrong location and then forgotten where it is; misplaced.

Etymology

From the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) combined with 'laid' (past tense of 'lay'). The word has been used since Middle English to describe careless placement.

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