Definitions
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- n. A leave which exceeds the approved or prescribed amount of time.
- v. To leave (something) over; cause to remain or be left.
- v. To remain; be left over.
Etymologies
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From Middle English overleven, from Old English oferlǣfan ("to leave over; be left over, remain"), equivalent to over- + leave.
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From over- + leave (“permission, furlough”).
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