congé

Example Sentences

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The old-fashioned invocations of God, Madonna, or some saint were preserved at the beginning of each canto, while the audience received their congé from the author at its close.

From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by Symonds, John Addington

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

When I refuse to allow him to marry my daughter, I must give him his congé at the same time.'

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

So saying, she turns from him, as though anxious to give him a gentle congé.

From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)

Leave a card pour prendre congé On the town and all its works.

From Wayside Weeds by Ellis, William Hodgson