ˈbɔrəu v. 1 a tr.
acquire temporarily
with the promise or
intention of returning. b intr.
obtain money in
this way. 2 tr.
use (an
idea,
invention, etc.) originated by
another;
plagiarize. 3 intr.
Golf a
play the ball
uphill so
that it rolls
back towards the
hole. b
allow for the wind or a
slope. øborrowed
time an
unexpected extension esp. of
life. øøborrower n. borrowing n. [OE borgian
give a pledge]