CONGÉ


Meaning of CONGÉ in English

[ 'kɒ~ʒeɪ \]

■ noun an unceremonious dismissal or rejection.

Origin

ME: from OFr. congie , from L. commeatus 'leave of absence', from commeare 'go and come'.

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