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Meaning of CONGEE

Pronunciation:  'kânjee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  perform a ceremonious bow
  2. [v]  depart after obtaining formal permission; "He has congeed with the King"
 
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 Synonyms: conge
 
 See Also: bow, bow down, depart, quit, take leave

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Con"gee\, n. & v.
    See {Cong['e]}, {Conge}. [Obs.]
          And unto her his congee came to take.    --Spenser.
    
  2. \Con*gee"\, n.
    1. [Tamil ka?shi boilings.] Boiled rice; rice gruel. [India]
    2. A jail; a lockup. [India]
    {Congee discharges}, rice water discharges. --Dunglison.
    {Congee water}, water in which rice has been boiled.
    
 

 

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