congé
Example Sentences
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It is all pretence on her part, that she has not seen him dallying about; for she has several times, while giving congé to others of the company.
From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne
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
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
Father will be furious when he knows that I've given Mr. Burroughs his congé, and you'll come into your fortune when you are twenty-one next June.
From A Man of Two Countries by Dowling, Colista M.
As she ceases speaking she turns back again to the contemplation of the fire, as though desirous of giving him his congé.
From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
