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English
Etymology 1
From French conge, from Latin congius. Only attested in English in the obsolete plural form congys.
Noun
conge (plural conges)
- (historical, obsolete) Alternative form of congy, congius, ancient Roman units of liquid measure and mass.
Etymology 2
Accentless form of congé.
Noun
conge (plural conges)
- (architecture) Alternative form of congé: an apophyge or cavetto.
- Alternative form of congee: a leavetaking, a farewell.
Verb
conge (third-person singular simple present conges, present participle conging or congeing, simple past and past participle conged)
- Synonym of congee: to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, to curtsey, etc.
References
Anagrams
French
Etymology
From Latin congius.
Pronunciation
Noun
conge m (plural conges)
- congius
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