the act of lending; a grant of the temporary use of something: the loan of a book.
something lent or furnished on condition of being returned, esp. a sum of money lent at interest: a $1000 loan at 10 percent interest.
loanword.
How many books can I have on loan from the library at one time?
borrowed for temporary use:How many books can I have on loan from the library at one time?
temporarily provided or released by one's regular employer, superior, or owner for use by another:Our best actor is on loan to another movie studio for two films.
—v.t.
to make a loan of; lend: Will you loan me your umbrella?