absitn.

Brit.

/ˈabsɪt/, U.S.

/ˈæbsɪt/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin absit.

Etymology: < classical Latin absit let (him or her) be absent, 3rd singular present subjunctive of abesse to be absent (see absent adj.). Compare earlier exeat n. 2.

Originally Cambridge University.

A notice granting temporary absence (originally for a day or part of a day) to a university student or a pupil at a boarding school. Cf. exeat n. 2.

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absit1824

sleepover1935

1824 Gradus ad Cantabrigiam (new ed.) 2 This is a list of definitions of words which are unique to the University of Cambridge, or have special meanings at Cambridge... Absit, leave of absence from Hall.

1857 J. D. Lewis Our College 392 Wilcox, if you'll come up to town and see the sight, I don't mind getting an absit and coming with you.

1895 Times 17 July 10/2 Day absits have been abolished at Harrow.

1920 ‘Two of 'em’ Guide Cambr. Univ. Life 7 Exeats (for one night or more) and absits (for one day) may be obtained from College Tutors on producing a sufficient reason.

1943 A. B. Saye New Viewpoints Georgia Hist. Pref. p. vi Mr. W. S. Thatcher, Censor of Fitzwilliam House..granted me frequent exeats and absits from the University.

1992 Independent 14 June 4 The boarding system is flexible, with the school allowing potential boarders..up to three weekend ‘absits’ per term.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	absit
释义	absitn. Brit. /ˈabsɪt/, U.S. /ˈæbsɪt/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin absit. Etymology: < classical Latin absit let (him or her) be absent, 3rd singular present subjunctive of abesse to be absent (see absent adj.). Compare earlier exeat n. 2. Originally Cambridge University. A notice granting temporary absence (originally for a day or part of a day) to a university student or a pupil at a boarding school. Cf. exeat n. 2. ΘΚΠ society > education > educational administration > university administration > [noun] > permission to be absent absit1824 sleepover1935 1824 Gradus ad Cantabrigiam (new ed.) 2 This is a list of definitions of words which are unique to the University of Cambridge, or have special meanings at Cambridge... Absit, leave of absence from Hall. 1857 J. D. Lewis Our College 392 Wilcox, if you'll come up to town and see the sight, I don't mind getting an absit and coming with you. 1895 Times 17 July 10/2 Day absits have been abolished at Harrow. 1920 ‘Two of 'em’ Guide Cambr. Univ. Life 7 Exeats (for one night or more) and absits (for one day) may be obtained from College Tutors on producing a sufficient reason. 1943 A. B. Saye New Viewpoints Georgia Hist. Pref. p. vi Mr. W. S. Thatcher, Censor of Fitzwilliam House..granted me frequent exeats and absits from the University. 1992 Independent 14 June 4 The boarding system is flexible, with the school allowing potential boarders..up to three weekend ‘absits’ per term. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1824
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