congé
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On the vacancy of a see, the cathedral chapter applied to the crown for a congé d'élire.
From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony
Adieu, from the French, is still more ceremonious than farewell; congé, also from the French, is commonly contemptuous or supercilious, and equivalent to dismissal.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
A sense of security regained, precariously regained—a current of silent but mutual congratulations—ran between the Bedford and the Norfolk hotels at Brighton when Lady Lucy had received her congé.
From Second String by Hope, Anthony
Poor girl; I pitied her from the bottom of my heart, and went straight back to my place to give the little godmother her congé.
From Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse by Various
From what language have adieu and congé been adopted into English?
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
