01 n. An abbreviation of Congius.
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Entry
4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Cong
/kông/
· IPA /kɔŋ/
02 n. The act of taking leave; parting ceremony; farewell; also, dismissal.
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The act of taking leave; parting ceremony; farewell; also, dismissal.“Should she pay off old Briggs and give her her congé?” — Thackeray.
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The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy.“The captain salutes you with congé profound.” — Swift.
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An apophyge.(Arch.)
Phrases & compounds
‖Congé d'élire —
the sovereign's license or permission to a dean and chapter to choose as bishop the person nominated in the missive.