conge
Meanings
Plural: conges
Noun
- (architecture) a concave molding
- formal permission to depart
- "he gave me his conge"
- an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
- Alternative form of congy, congius, ancient Roman units of liquid measure and mass.
- Alternative form of congé: an apophyge or cavetto.
- Alternative form of congee: a leavetaking, a farewell.
Verb
- perform a ceremonious bow
- Synonym of congee: to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, to curtsey, etc.
Origin / Etymology
From French conge, from Latin congius. Only attested in English in the obsolete plural form congys.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 8
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Words With Friends Score: 11
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