Middle English Dictionary Entry

cǒnǧeien v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To grant a privilege to (sb.); give permission; (b) to grant a discharge to (sb.); relieve (of a task); (c) to take leave of (sb.), say farewell.
2.
(a) To order or ask (sb.) to leave, turn (sb.) away, dismiss; ~ away, ~ forth, ~ out; (b) to order or compel (sb. to do sth.).