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

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