Conge

Definition of Conge

Con`ge´   Pronunciation: kǒn´jē
n.1.The act of taking leave; parting ceremony; farewell; also, dismissal.
Should she pay off old Briggs and give her her congé?
- Thackeray.
2.The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy.
The captain salutes you with congé profound.
- Swift.
3.(Arch.) An apophyge.
Congé d'élire
(Eccl.) the sovereign's license or permission to a dean and chapter to choose as bishop the person nominated in the missive.
v. i.1.To take leave with the customary civilities; to bow ceremoniously, or courtesy.
I have congeed with the duke, done my adieu with his nearest.
- Shak.

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bow, bow down, congee
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