n. Leave to depart; leave-taking; dismissal; congé.n. An act of respect performed by persons on separating or taking leave; hence, a customary act of reverence or civility on other occasions; a bow or a courtesy.To give leave or command to depart; dismiss; take leave of.To take leave with the customary civilities.To use ceremonious and respectful inclinations of the body; bow; salute.n. In India, rice-water or -gruel; water in which rice has been boiled, much used in the diet of invalids.n. Any gruel or similar food for invalids.