Definition of 'conge'
conge in British
noun
1.
verb
2.
to take one's leave
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noun
1.
permission to depart or dismissal, esp when formal
2.
a farewell
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Word origin of 'conge'
noun
1.
a curt dismissal
2.
permission to leave
3.
a formal farewell
4.
a bow, esp. at leave-taking
5. Architecture
a concave molding
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