conge

Other forms: conges

Definitions of conge
  1. noun
    formal permission to depart
    “he gave me his conge”
    synonyms: congee
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    type of:
    licence, license, permission, permit
    the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  2. noun
    an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
    synonyms: congee
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    type of:
    discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, heave-ho, liberation, release, sack, sacking
    the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
  3. verb
    perform a ceremonious bow
    synonyms: congee
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    type of:
    bow, bow down
    bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
  4. noun
    (architecture) a concave molding
    synonyms: congee
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    type of:
    molding, moulding
    a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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