congé
Example Sentences
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She heard the door opening, Esther's step in the hall; it was all right, the detective would get his congé without being seen by any one but Aggie McGee.
From Miss Maitland Private Secretary by Bonner, Geraldine
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
They conversed, however, for nearly an hour before she rose, and Captain Sengoun gracefully accepted his congé.
From The Dark Star by Stevens, William Dodge
It is obvious that serious loss might be entailed upon the community, if the patron refrained for some time from granting his congé d’élire.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
A congé d'élire was granted by the king on the occurrence of a vacancy, with no attempt at a nomination.
From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony
