con·gé (k n zh  , -j, kô -zh) also con·gee (knj )n. 1. Formal or authoritative permission to depart. 2. An abrupt dismissal. 3. A leave-taking. 4. A formal bow. 5. Architecture A concave molding. [Middle English conge and French congé, both from Old French congie, from Latin comme tus, from past participle of commere, to come and go : com-, com- + mere, to go; see mei-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
congé [ˈkɒnʒeɪ]
n
1. permission to depart or dismissal, esp when formal
2. a farewell
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a concave moulding See also cavetto
[from Old French congié, from Latin commeātus leave of absence, from meātus movement, from meāre to go, pass]
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