congé

Example Sentences

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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

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

“Gone to get his congé, Flick,” said Vanleigh.

From Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One by Fenn, George Manville

The letters P.P.C. for pour prendre congé, written at the lower corner of visiting cards, indicate departure from town or from a neighbourhood.

From Manners and Rules of Good Society or Solecisms to be Avoided by Anonymous

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