noun Etymology: from an 18th century French custom of leaving a reception without taking leave of the host or hostess Date: 1771 an informal, hasty, or secret departure
FRENCH LEAVE
Meaning of FRENCH LEAVE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012