English Explanatory Dictionary

conge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of congy, congius, ancient Roman units of liquid measure and mass.
noun
  1. Alternative form of congé: an apophyge or cavetto.
  2. Alternative form of congee: a leavetaking, a farewell.
verb
  1. Synonym of congee: to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, to curtsey, etc.

Word forms

conge conges congeing conged

Etymology

From French conge, from Latin congius. Only attested in English in the obsolete plural form congys.

Synonyms

congee
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