Mislaunder

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 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."

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"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."

Etymology

From mis- + launder.

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