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congé
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congé, n. [F., leave, permission, fr. L. commeatus a going back and forth, a leave of absence, furlough, fr. commeare, -meatum, to go and come; com- + meare to go. Cf. Permeate.].
- The act of taking leave; parting ceremony; farewell; also, dismissal. [1913 Webster]"Should she pay off old Briggs and give her her congé?" [1913 Webster]
- The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy. [1913 Webster]"The captain salutes you with congé profound." [1913 Webster]
- An apophyge. Gwilt. [1913 Webster]
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