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Conge Common

Conge has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

(architecture) a concave molding

2

formal permission to depart

"he gave me his conge"

3

an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

4

Synonym of congius: one-eighth amphora (about 7 fluid ounces)

5

Alternative form of congé: an apophyge or cavetto.

Verb
1

perform a ceremonious bow

2

Synonym of congee: to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, to curtsey, etc.

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
molding license dismissal bow

Origin

The word comes from the French conge, which was borrowed from the Latin congius. It originally referred to a specific unit of liquid volume but is now found only in the obsolete plural form congys.

Rhyming Words
ange onge inge funge hinge lunge dinge binge tinge henge linge tange minge penge monge mange winge venge ringe gunge
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