furlough
English
/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/, /ˈfɝ.loʊ/
noun
Definitions
- A leave of absence or vacation.
- The documents authorizing such leave.
- A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish verlof (leave, furlough, leave of absence) derived from Middle Low German verlōf (permission, furlough).
Origin
Middle Low German
verlōf
Gloss
permission, furlough
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- furlougher English
- Verlaub German
- ouderschapsverlof Dutch, Flemish
- vaderschapsverlof Dutch, Flemish
- verlof Dutch, Flemish
- zwangerschapsverlof Dutch, Flemish
- perlop Indonesian
- verlouben Middle High German
- verlōf Middle Low German