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congee
1[ kon-jee, ‐zhey ]
verb (used without object)
, Obsolete.
, con·geed, con·gee·ing.
- to take one's leave.
- to bow ceremoniously.
congee
2[ kon-jee ]
noun
- (in East Asian, especially Chinese, cuisine) a thick rice porridge.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of congee1
First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English noun congie, congye, from Middle French congié, Old French congié, from Latin commeātus “furlough, leave of absence” literally, “passage, coming and going,” equivalent to commeā(re) “to go, travel” (from com- + meāre “to proceed, pass, travel”) + -tus suffix of verbal action; verb derived from noun; com-
Origin of congee2
First recorded in 1695–1700; from Tamil kañci, kañji
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Example Sentences
Yes, Wellingborough, you must; so I made one desperate congee, and darted through the door.
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Thus (wishing each man to leave inquiring whom I am, and learn to know himself) I take a solemn congee of this fusty world.
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One day I was going my usual round with the orderly-officer, who twice a day visited the congee-house.
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So ended the affair, and the two sparks made their congee, and sneaked off.
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Then tucking the dusty boots under his arm, the old man with a low congee, and a “Good-night, your honour!”
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