A German, especially a German soldier.
A diminutive form of Heinrich, or its English cognate Henry, sometimes applied to a person of (real or supposed) German heritage.
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
The documents authorizing such leave.
especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
especially one granted to a missionary.
To grant a furlough to (someone).
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.