French leave
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.French leave
nounDefinition of FRENCH LEAVE
: an informal, hasty, or secret departure
Origin of FRENCH LEAVE
from an 18th century French custom of leaving a reception without taking leave of the host or hostess
First Known Use: 1771
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