CONGÉ


Meaning of CONGÉ in English

n. an unceremonious dismissal; leave-taking.

[ F: earlier congee, ME f. OF congié f. L commeatus leave of absence f. commeare go and come (as com-, meare go): now usu. treated as mod. F ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.