English

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Etymology

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Blend of fur +‎ maternity leave or paternity leave.

Noun

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furternity leave (usually uncountable, plural furternity leaves)

  1. Synonym of pawternity leave (time off work granted to an employee to take care of their pets)
    • 2018 August 26, Ruth Umoh, “Why companies are offering 'furternity' leave to new pet owners”, in CNBC[1]:
      At Minneapolis marketing firm Nina Hale, furternity leave allows new pet owners to work remotely for a week after adopting a pet.