Misplace \Mis*place"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Misplaced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Misplacing}.] 1. To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object; as, he misplaced his confidence. [1913 Webster] 2. To place in a location that one does not recall; to mislay; to lose. [PJC]