Associations to the word «Conge»

Wiktionary

CONGE, noun. A concave molding.
CONGE, verb. (intransitive) To take leave with the customary civilities; to bow or courtesy.

Dictionary definition

CONGE, noun. (architecture) a concave molding.
CONGE, noun. Formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge".
CONGE, noun. An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.
CONGE, verb. Perform a ceremonious bow.

Wise words

A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
Robert Burton