wrong scent, on the



wrong scent, on the

On a false trail or track, as in He managed to put the police on the wrong scent and got away. This term alludes to hunting with hounds. [c. 1600]
See also: on, wrong

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Donatodo-NAH-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
MahliMAH-lie (English), MAY-lie (English)Biblical
Rosette-French
Makenziemə-KEN-zeeEnglish (Modern)
MartaMAHR-tah (Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech)Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Polish, Czech, Slovak, German, Dutch, Romanian, Slovene, Bulg
Aeliana-Ancient Roman