First Known Use: 1625
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1furlough
noun fur·lough \ˈfər-(ˌ)lō\
: a period of time when a soldier is allowed to leave the place where he or she is stationed
: a period of time when an employee is told not to come to work and is not paid
: a period of time when a prisoner is allowed to leave prison
Full Definition of FURLOUGH
: a leave of absence from duty granted especially to a soldier; also : a document authorizing such a leave of absence
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Origin of FURLOUGH
2furlough
verb
: to grant a furlough to (someone)
: to put (a worker) on furlough
Full Definition of FURLOUGH
transitive verb
1
: to grant a furlough to
2
: to lay off from work
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First Known Use of FURLOUGH
1781
FURLOUGH Defined for Kids
furlough
noun fur·lough \ˈfər-lō\
Definition of FURLOUGH for Kids
: a leave of absence from duty
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