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 Congé.Congle’ton Bears. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Congé d’Elire
 
(Norman - French, leave to elect). A royal warrant given to the dean and chapter of a diocese to elect the person nominated by the Crown to their vacant see.   1
 


 Congé.Congle’ton Bears. 

 
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