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Definition of French leave
1. Noun. An abrupt and unannounced departure (without saying farewell).
Definition of French leave
1. Noun. A sudden or unannounced departure, or one taken without permission. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of French Leave
Literary usage of French leave
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"In French, Je ont Angle (See French leave.) Cleared out means, my purse or pocket
is cleared out of money Railway lines have also their " Clear ing Houses" ..."
2. Sketches of the Life, Times and Character of the Rt. Rev. Benedict Joseph by Martin John Spalding (1852)
"Journey to Europe long contemplated—Gallicanism—Ruse of Bishop David—Taking French
leave, and sailing for Europe— He is at Nantes and Angers—Visits ..."
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