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Definition of: conge
(kon′zhā, Fr. kô
·zhā) noun
1. Leave–taking; parting; especially, a formal leave–taking; also, permission to depart.
2. Dismissal.
3. Obs. A polite or formal bow. Also called congee. [OF congié <L commeatus leave of absence <commeare come and go <com- thoroughly + ire go]
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