Meaning
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English borwen, from Old English borgian (“to borrow, lend, pledge surety for”), from Proto-West Germanic *borgōn, from Proto-Germanic *burgōną (“to pledge, take care of”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰergʰ- (“to take care”). Cognate with Dutch borgen (“to borrow, trust”), German borgen (“to borrow, lend”), Danish borge (“to vouch”). Related to Old English beorgan (“to save, preserve”). More at bury.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: