Furlough

(fûr'lō), n. [Dan. forlov, O. Dan. orlov, Sw. förlof, orlov, D. verlof, L. Ger. verlöv, Ger. verlaub, urlaub. See LEAVE. The common orthography, furlough, is corrupt, as the last syllable exhibits false radical consonants. The true orthography would be furlow.] (Mil.) Leave of absence; especially leave or license given by a commanding officer to an officer or soldier to be absent from service for a certain time.