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mislaunder

verb

Etymology

From mis- + launder.

  1. derived from lavō
  2. derived from lavandera
  3. derived from lavandiere
  4. inherited from lavender
  5. prefixed as mislaunder — “mis + launder”

Definitions

  1. To launder incorrectly.

    • He notes that while a good quality hotel towel is good for 250-300 washings, most "don't reach the end of their life cycle" because they are either taken by hotel guests as "souvenirs" or are mislaundered.
    • Nylon's natural hue is grayish and it will revert if mislaundered.
    • Many manufacturers, wanting to carry the least amount of liability or responsibility for mislaundering, slap on a “dry clean only” tag to cover themselves.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA